Driving from Guayaquil to Santa Marta
Santa Marta lies 1,621 km (1,007 mi) north-east of Guayaquil, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 43 min without stops, over roughly 1,978 km (1,229 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Guayaquil | Santa Marta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.7 million | 499,192 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 14 m (46 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Santa Marta
Crossing from Ecuador into Colombia: money changes from the Dollar 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 Guayaquil to Santa Marta
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Staying in Santa Marta
Our booking partner lists 1,847+ places to stay in Santa Marta (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 677 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (305), and 12 are five-star. Across 196 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 131,170 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Santa Marta from Guayaquil?
1,621 km (1,007 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Guayaquil; by road roughly 1,978 km (1,229 mi).
How long does it take to get from Guayaquil to Santa Marta by car?
About 24 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Guayaquil and Santa Marta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Santa Marta?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Santa Marta?
Our booking partner lists 1,847+ places to stay in Santa Marta, 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.