| Directions to Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) , Mexico
Just 60 miles south of the Lukeville, Arizona / Sonoyta, Mexico border crossing, Puerto Penasco (Rocky Point) is great for the quick weekend getaway! Rocky Point is located on the North West coast of the Sea of Cortez in Northern Sonora, Mexico.
Driving to Rocky Point
Phoenix:
- Take the I-10 West to the end of town (Buckeye Area)
- Take Hwy.85 South to Gila Bend (same exit as I-8 to San Diego)
- At the end of Gila Bend you will see a Mc Donald's, right before the Mc Donald's turn right on to the continuation of Hwy.85 South.
- Follow Hwy.85 straight into Mexico.
- In Sonoyta, just follow the signs overhead that point to Pto. Peñasco (that is Puerto Peñasco abbreviated).
- You now have about 60 more miles until you get there
Phoenix South East Valley:
- Take I-10 East to Maricopa Rd. If you miss it Queen Creek Rd Hwy.347 will do (they end up the same road.) Head South on Maricopa (347).
- Travel about 10 Miles & look for Hwy. 238 West. (Mile Post 175).
- Travel West on Hwy. 238 for about an hour until you get to Hwy. 85 outside of Gila Bend. Turn left heading West into Gila Bend.
- At the end of Gila Bend you will see a Mc Donald's, right before the Mc Donald's turn right on to the continuation of Hwy.85 South.
- Follow Hwy.85 straight through into Mexico.
- In the town of Sonoyta, just follow the signs overhead that point to Pto. Peñasco (that is Puerto Peñasco abbreviated).
- You now have about 60 more miles until you get there.
Tucson:
- Take the I-10 to I-19 South. You will only be on I-19 for about a mile, then exit onto Ajo highway (also known as Hwy.86).
- Take Hwy.86 West for about 2&1/2 hours until you get to a town called Why.
- At Why take a left, heading South on Hwy.85 to the border town of Lukeville.
- Follow Hwy.85 straight through into Mexico.
- Drive through the town of Sonoyta following the signs overhead that point to Pto. Peñasco.
- You now have about 60 more miles until you get there.
Tucson NORTH:
- Take the I-10 West to I-8 (a little before Casa Grand.)
- Take I-8 West to Gila Bend, take the 2nd exit and turn Left on Hwy. 85 South. (or right for Gila Bend)
- Follow Hwy.85 straight through into Mexico.
- Drive through the town of Sonoyta following the signs overhead that point to Pto. Peñasco.
- You now have about 60 more miles until you get there.
The 60 mile drive along Mexico's Route 8 to Rocky Point is in good condition, although you should always be extremely careful when driving in Mexico. Mexico Driving Tips
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