Driving from São Luís to Paramaribo
Paramaribo lies 1,525 km (948 mi) north-west of São Luís, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 1,861 km (1,156 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| São Luís | Paramaribo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Suriname |
| Population | 917,237 | 223,757 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) |
What changes when you arrive in Paramaribo
Crossing from Brazil into Suriname: money changes from the Real to the Dollar (SRD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +597; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648804.
Where to book car hire from São Luís to Paramaribo
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Staying in Paramaribo
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Common questions
How far is Paramaribo from São Luís?
1,525 km (948 mi) in a straight line, north-west of São Luís; by road roughly 1,861 km (1,156 mi).
How long does it take to get from São Luís to Paramaribo by car?
About 23 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São Luís and Paramaribo?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Paramaribo?
The Dollar (SRD).
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.