Driving from Ciudad Ojeda to Riohacha
Riohacha lies 229 km (142 mi) north-west of Ciudad Ojeda, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 30 min without stops, over roughly 280 km (174 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Ciudad Ojeda | Riohacha | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 240,283 | 188,014 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Riohacha are 1 h behind Ciudad Ojeda right now, so a 3 h 30 min journey lands only 2 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Riohacha
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 Ciudad Ojeda to Riohacha
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Staying in Riohacha
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Common questions
How far is Riohacha from Ciudad Ojeda?
229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Ciudad Ojeda; by road roughly 280 km (174 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ciudad Ojeda to Riohacha by car?
About 3 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ciudad Ojeda and Riohacha?
Riohacha is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Riohacha?
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.