Driving Time from Pétionville to Puerto Plata
Driving from Pétionville to Puerto Plata is about 178 mi and takes roughly 3 hr 11 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Pétionville and Puerto Plata are about 137 mi (220 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 178 mi (286 km), a drive of about 3 hr 11 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 45 min.
| Straight-line distance | 137 mi / 220 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 178 mi / 286 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 3 hr 11 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 45 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $22 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | 19.155, -71.490 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Pétionville to Puerto Plata is about 137 mi (220 km) in a straight line, and roughly 178 mi (286 km) by road.