How far is it from Santo Domingo to Higuey (La Altagracia)?
Route from Santo Domingo East to Higuey
Higuey is located about 101 miles (163 km) (2 hours 15 by car) from the capital of the Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo.
From the eastern part of Santo Domingo (Juan Carlos bridge at the exit of the city) take the Las Américas highway, pass the airport toll and continue on the road to Boca Chica. Leave Juan Dolio on the right, deviate San Pedro De Macoris, Take the new East road then the Del Coral motorway (paying) which allows you to bypass La Romana, take the exit towards Higuey.
The road traffic is quite important until Boca Chica because this road is very busy to get to the airport, the commercial port of Caucedo and the free zone of Las Americas. There are lots of cars, trucks, buses, buses and motorbikes. The road is in good condition. If necessary, along the route there are stops for food and drink. Road traffic is then less important until Higuey.
The APTPRA bus company provides the ST Domingue Higuey link with departures from 6:00 a.m. until 8:30 p.m. Calle Ravelo in front of Enriquillo Park Tel: 809-686-0637
Higuey is the capital of the province of La Altagracia, the city benefits from the strong growth of the Punta Cana/Bavaro area.