Driving from Maicao to Santa Marta
Santa Marta lies 214 km (133 mi) west of Maicao, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 261 km (162 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Maicao | Santa Marta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 166,603 | 499,192 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 442001–442009 | 470001–470017 |
Where to book car hire from Maicao 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 Maicao?
214 km (133 mi) in a straight line, west of Maicao; by road roughly 261 km (162 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maicao to Santa Marta by car?
About 3 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maicao 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.