Autopistas principales
The island's fast network rests on two toll corridors: one running west from San Juan along the north coast and one crossing the mountains to Ponce and the south. They are what puts almost any point on the island within two or three hours of the capital. All of them run on electronic tolling, with no cash lanes.
Example
Driving to Ponce on the highway takes a bit over ninety minutes, and going over the mountains can take twice that or more.
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Related terms
Practical
AutoExpreso
The electronic tolling system on the island's highways, built on a sticker tag linked to a prepaid balance. The main...
Getting around
Tapón (atasco)
A traffic jam, in island Spanish. Metro San Juan gets heavy jams at rush hour and also on Sunday evenings coming back...
Getting around
Alquiler de carro
Renting a car is the practical way to see Puerto Rico beyond the metro area, because intercity public transport is...
Nature
Ruta Panorámica
A linked chain of mountain roads crossing the island east to west along the central range, from Yabucoa to Mayagüez....
Frequently asked questions
Can I tour the island without highways?
Yes, on secondary roads and the Panoramic Route, and it is far prettier and far slower.
Are there service areas?
Gas stations and fast food sit at the exits more than on the road itself, so fill up when leaving a larger town.
