Driving from Paramaribo to Breves
Breves lies 988 km (614 mi) south-east of Paramaribo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 4 min without stops, over roughly 1,205 km (749 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Paramaribo | Breves | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Suriname | Brazil |
| Population | 223,757 | 116,058 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) | UTC-3 (America/Belem) |
What changes when you arrive in Breves
Crossing from Suriname into Brazil: money changes from the Dollar to the Real (BRL); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book car hire from Paramaribo to Breves
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Staying in Breves
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Common questions
How far is Breves from Paramaribo?
988 km (614 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Paramaribo; by road roughly 1,205 km (749 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paramaribo to Breves by car?
About 15 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paramaribo and Breves?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Breves?
The Real (BRL).
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.