Rocky Point Travel Directions

Traveling to Rocky Point Mexico is an easy trip from Phoenix, Tucson or Southern California. Be sure to consider Mexico Car Insurance before you go. The border is closed from midnight till 6:00 am so plan to arrive at the border while it is open. Plan extra time for crossing the border back into Arizona on busy weekends as there may be delays. Often the best times to return is Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays - mid morning to mid-afternoon. Same timeframes on Mondays would be second choice. Carry plenty of water as you will go through several areas with no services for some distance.

Overall the roads are good and traffic is generally light.

Travel Instructions

Travel instructions are given in steps. Once you reach Puerto Peñasco, these Rocky Point Mexico maps will provide a general layout of the town and surrounding area.

Central & West Phoenix to Gila Bend: (Time varies by starting point)
Follow I-10 West to Hwy 85 in the Buckeye Area.
Proceed south on Hwy.85 to Gila Bend
After you pass through Gila Bend to the Mc Donald 's on the right.
Immediately before the Mc Donald's turn right following the sign to Hwy.85 South

Phoenix East Valley to Gila Bend: (Time varies by starting point)
Follow I-10 East to Maricopa Road
(or) Riggs Road from I-10 west to Maricopa Road.
(or) Queen Creek Road from I-10 west to Maricopa Road.
Proceed south on Maricopa Road #347 to Hwy 238 at mile marker 175.
Proceed west on Hwy 238 through the town of Gila Bend.
Exit at Hwy 85 South.

North Tucson to Why, AZ: (2 hours)
Follow I-10 West to I-8 West.
Proceed on I-8 West South for 1 mile to HWY 86
Proceed west on I-8 to Gila Bend.
Exit at Hwy 85 South.

California to Gila Bend
Proceed east on I-8 to Gila Bend.

Gila Bend to the U.S./Mexico border: (1 1/2 hours)
Proceed south on HWY 85 through Ajo and Why to the border at Lukeville.
Cross the border into Sonoyta.

Central or South Tucson to the U.S./Mexico border: (2 1/2 hours)
Follow I-10 to I-19 South.
Proceed on I-19 South for 1 mile to HWY 86
Follow HWY 86 West to HWY 85 at the town of Why
Proceed south on HWY 85 through Why to the border at Lukeville.
Cross the border into Sonoyta.

U.S./Mexico border to Rocky Point: (60 minutes)
Proceed slowly through Sonoyta to the first stop sign.
Turn left at this intersection for 1/4 mile to Mexico HWY 8.
Turn right on HWY 8 marked by signs "PTO Peñasco"
Proceed through town traveling south on HWY 8.
HWY 8 takes you directly into Puerto Peñasco, Rocky Point.

In Rocky Point Mexico (No time like the present...you're here!).

Rocky Point Area Maps
A - Laguna del Mar
B - Cholla Bay
C - Sandy Beach 1
D - Sandy Beach 2
E - Town of Rocky Point
F - Old Port & Fish Market
G - Las Conchas 1
H - Las Conchas 2
I - Las Conchas 3
J - Playa Encanto

The fish markets, shopping and the shrimp boats marina are straight ahead.
New planned developments are several miles to your right.
Sandy Beach is to your right past the hotels
The Reef and Competition Hill is on the west end of Sandy Beach
JJ's and Cholla Bay are several additional miles to your right.
Las Conchas is to your left along the beach.
Playa Encanto is also left along the beach, well past Las Conchas.