Driving from Paramaribo to Macapá
Macapá lies 792 km (492 mi) south-east of Paramaribo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 5 min without stops, over roughly 966 km (600 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Paramaribo | Macapá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Suriname | Brazil |
| Population | 223,757 | 512,902 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 17 m (56 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) | UTC-3 (America/Belem) |
What changes when you arrive in Macapá
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 Macapá
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Staying in Macapá
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Macapá. Of the 32 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (19). Across 18 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 8,763 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Macapá
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 Macapá from Paramaribo?
792 km (492 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Paramaribo; by road roughly 966 km (600 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paramaribo to Macapá by car?
About 12 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paramaribo and Macapá?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Macapá?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in Macapá?
Our booking partner lists 65 places to stay in Macapá, 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.