Cancun to Poinciana: Road Trip Guide & Distance

589 miles 947.9 km · straight line
706.8 miles estimated 1137.5 km · driving distance
14h 13min estimated drive time
MXN 1627 - MXN 2002 estimated fuel cost
~1h 41min flight time
34° NE bearing direction

How far is Cancun from Poinciana?

The distance from Cancun to Poinciana is 589 miles (947.9 km) as the crow flies. Poinciana is located NE of Cancun. By car, the driving distance is approximately 706.8 miles, taking about 14h 13min. A direct flight would take roughly 1h 41min. Cancun is in Mexico, while Poinciana is in Florida, United States.

This is a serious multi-day road trip! We strongly recommend breaking this journey up with an overnight stay to ensure you arrive safely and refreshed. Heading East means you'll be driving into the sunrise if you start early. Keep your windshield clean for the best visibility. Keep in mind this route crosses international borders. Don't forget your passport, and check current border crossing times and vehicle insurance requirements.

Coordinates come from public place data for Cancun and Poinciana. The driving distance is estimated from straight-line distance with a road-factor model, so confirm the route in your navigation app. Fuel, flight, bus, and train values are planning estimates and can change by date, provider, road closures, and border rules.

How to Get from Cancun to Poinciana

Method Time Est. Cost Best For
Drive 14h 13min MXN 1627 - MXN 2002 Flexible stops
Fly ~1h 41min $80–200* Speed
Bus ~17h 4min $57–$106* Budget
Train ~18h 29min $85–$247* Comfort

Suggested Stops Between Cancun & Poinciana

Quick Facts

Cancun
21.16°N, 86.85°W
America/Cancun
10m elevation
Poinciana
28.14°N, 81.46°W
America/New_York
20m elevation
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Did You Know?

  • At walking speed (3 mph), it would take about 196 hours of non-stop walking
  • By bicycle at 12 mph, the journey would take roughly 49 hours
  • You could travel this distance about 42.3 times to circle the Earth's equator
Data Sources & Estimate Notes GeoNames · OpenStreetMap · Driving distance estimated using road factor coefficients