Driving from Maracaibo to Soledad
Soledad lies 346 km (215 mi) west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 422 km (262 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Maracaibo | Soledad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 342,556 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Soledad are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 5 h 16 min journey lands only 4 h 16 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Soledad
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book car hire from Maracaibo to Soledad
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Staying in Soledad
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Common questions
How far is Soledad from Maracaibo?
346 km (215 mi) in a straight line, west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 422 km (262 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Soledad by car?
About 5 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Soledad?
Soledad is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Soledad?
The Peso (COP).
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.