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Mérida → Maracaibo

Driving from Mérida to Maracaibo

Maracaibo lies 234 km (146 mi) north of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 3 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 286 km (178 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

MéridaMaracaibo

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MéridaMaracaibo
CountryVenezuelaVenezuela
Population300,0001.8 million
Elevation1,389 m (4,557 ft)-9,999 m (-32,805 ft)
Time nowUTC-4 (America/Caracas)UTC-4 (America/Caracas)

Where to book car hire from Mérida to Maracaibo

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Staying in Maracaibo

Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 20 reviews in total.

Book a hotel in Maracaibo

Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.

Common questions

How far is Maracaibo from Mérida?

234 km (146 mi) in a straight line, north of Mérida; by road roughly 286 km (178 mi).

How long does it take to get from Mérida to Maracaibo by car?

About 3 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Mérida and Maracaibo?

No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.

Where can I stay in Maracaibo?

Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo, 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.