Drvenik is located in central Dalmatia, at the southern part of the Makarska Riviera, more precisely in the Upper Makarska Riviera. It is 27km away from Makarska, 24km away from Ploče and 3km away from the island of Hvar, with which it is connected via a ferry line from Sućuraj. Thanks to its geostrategic position and traffic importance, Drvenik has excellent connections with the above mentioned island, which, together with mountain Biokovo and good connections with Dubrovnik, Omiš, Split, Mostar and Međugorje, offers great possibilities for excursions.