Driving from Esmeraldas to Maracaibo
Maracaibo lies 1,396 km (867 mi) north-east of Esmeraldas, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 21 h 17 min without stops, over roughly 1,703 km (1,058 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Esmeraldas | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 218,727 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 18 m (59 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Maracaibo are 1 h ahead of Esmeraldas right now, so a 21 h 17 min journey lands 22 h 17 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maracaibo
Crossing from Ecuador into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Esmeraldas to Maracaibo
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Staying in Maracaibo
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 20 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Maracaibo
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Common questions
How far is Maracaibo from Esmeraldas?
1,396 km (867 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Esmeraldas; by road roughly 1,703 km (1,058 mi).
How long does it take to get from Esmeraldas to Maracaibo by car?
About 21 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Esmeraldas and Maracaibo?
Maracaibo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
What currency do I need in Maracaibo?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Maracaibo?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo, 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 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.