The 11 Best Day Trips from Nicolás Romero

How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.

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There are 11 good day trips from Nicolás Romero, Mexico, led by Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Puebla. The closest is Tlalnepantla, about 25 min by car, and 10 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Built from 11 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.

Day trips from Nicolás Romero

  1. 1

    Mexico City, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car30 km south-east of Nicolás Romero

    Known for Barrio Chino.

  2. 2

    Iztapalapa, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south-east of Nicolás Romero

    Known for Entrada #4 para Vivero Coyoacan.

  3. 3

    Puebla, Mexico

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km south-east of Nicolás Romero

    Known for Benito Juárez.

  4. 4

    Ecatepec de Morelos, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km east of Nicolás Romero

    Known for 100 años del ejercito mexicano.

  5. 5

    Gustavo Adolfo Madero, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-east of Nicolás Romero

    Known for Barrio Chino.

  6. 6

    Ciudad Nezahualcoyotl, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south-east of Nicolás Romero
  7. 7

    Naucalpan de Juárez, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car19 km south of Nicolás Romero

    Known for Barrio Chino.

  8. 8

    Álvaro Obregón, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km south of Nicolás Romero
  9. 9

    Tlalnepantla, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car16 km south-east of Nicolás Romero
  10. 10

    Tlalpan, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km south of Nicolás Romero
  11. 11

    Toluca, Mexico

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km south-west of Nicolás Romero

A sample day: Nicolás Romero to Mexico City

  1. 08:30Leave Nicolás Romero
  2. 09:05Arrive in Mexico City (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Barrio Chino
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Mexico City
  6. 15:05Head back to Nicolás Romero
  7. 15:40Home in Nicolás Romero

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nicolás Romero?
The best day trips from Nicolás Romero are Mexico City, Iztapalapa, Puebla, Ecatepec de Morelos, Gustavo Adolfo Madero. The closest is Tlalnepantla, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nicolás Romero?
Tlalnepantla is the closest, 16 km south-east of Nicolás Romero, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Nicolás Romero?
10 places are within about an hour's drive of Nicolás Romero: Tlalnepantla (25 min), Naucalpan de Juárez (30 min), Ecatepec de Morelos (40 min), Gustavo Adolfo Madero (40 min), Mexico City (35 min), Álvaro Obregón (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Nicolás Romero for a day out?
Mexico City is the largest city in day-trip range, 30 km south-east of Nicolás Romero and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Nicolás Romero?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Puebla at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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