Driving from Bogotá to Santa Marta
Santa Marta lies 737 km (458 mi) north of Bogotá, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 11 h 15 min without stops, over roughly 899 km (559 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Bogotá | Santa Marta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 7.7 million | 499,192 |
| Elevation | 2,582 m (8,471 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Where to book car hire from Bogotá to Santa Marta
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Staying in Santa Marta
Our booking partner lists 1,847+ places to stay in Santa Marta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 677 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (305), and 12 are five-star. Across 196 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 131,170 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santa Marta from Bogotá?
737 km (458 mi) in a straight line, north of Bogotá; by road roughly 899 km (559 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bogotá to Santa Marta by car?
About 11 h 15 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bogotá and Santa Marta?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where can I stay in Santa Marta?
Our booking partner lists 1,847+ places to stay in Santa Marta, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.