Hermosillo's location affords lengthy but acceptable access to US I-10. Roads through the city are narrow, yet access to the industrial area is excellent. Truck rates are high to the border or east to Cd. Chihuahua, and service can be unreliable. Water, electricity, and gas are available in the state's industrial park. Water pressure is often low, lines can become clogged with sediment during the rainy season.

The crossing at Nogales is antiquated and extremely limited for passenger and commercial needs. Inadequate customs staffing on both sides does translate into delays up to one hour.

The large Mexican port at Guaymas is ninety miles to the southwest. The beautiful bay and fishing villages of Bahio Kino are found sixty miles to the West of Hermosillo.

Hermosillo maquilas Pay State of Sonora taxes, roughly 2% addtional of the base wage paid per worker, in addition to base and additional compensation.