Driving from Caracas to Esmeraldas
Esmeraldas lies 1,765 km (1,097 mi) south-west of Caracas, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 2,153 km (1,338 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Caracas | Esmeraldas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Ecuador |
| Population | 3 million | 218,727 |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 18 m (59 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
Clocks in Esmeraldas are 1 h behind Caracas right now, so a 26 h 55 min journey lands only 25 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Esmeraldas
Crossing from Venezuela into Ecuador: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
Where to book car hire from Caracas to Esmeraldas
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Staying in Esmeraldas
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Common questions
How far is Esmeraldas from Caracas?
1,765 km (1,097 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Caracas; by road roughly 2,153 km (1,338 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caracas to Esmeraldas by car?
About 26 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caracas and Esmeraldas?
Esmeraldas is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guayaquil against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Esmeraldas?
The Dollar (USD).
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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.