Having traveled to Cozumel my entire life, I've found that the North shore of the island offers the same peace and quiet as the South shore, without the long drives into town, big hotel properties, and pesky cruise ship traffic.
Airport: 4.5 miles, 13 min drive
Ferry Pier: 3.7 miles, 12 min drive
Supermarket: 4.4 miles, 15 min drive
Downtown Center: 4.1 miles, 14 min drive
Cruise Ship Terminal: 6.5 miles, 21 min drive