Driving from Caracas to Girón
Girón lies 789 km (490 mi) south-west of Caracas, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 962 km (598 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Caracas | Girón | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 3 million | 108,466 |
| Elevation | 887 m (2,910 ft) | 706 m (2,316 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Girón are 1 h behind Caracas right now, so a 12 h 2 min journey lands only 11 h 2 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Girón
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book car hire from Caracas to Girón
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Staying in Girón
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Common questions
How far is Girón from Caracas?
789 km (490 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Caracas; by road roughly 962 km (598 mi).
How long does it take to get from Caracas to Girón by car?
About 12 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Caracas and Girón?
Girón is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Girón?
The Peso (COP).
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.