Driving from Maracaibo to Barranquilla
Barranquilla lies 348 km (216 mi) west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 5 h 19 min without stops, over roughly 425 km (264 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Maracaibo | Barranquilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Barranquilla are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 5 h 19 min journey lands only 4 h 19 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Barranquilla
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 Maracaibo to Barranquilla
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Staying in Barranquilla
Our booking partner lists 509 places to stay in Barranquilla. Of the 196 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (103), and 13 are five-star. Across 100 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 99,376 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Barranquilla from Maracaibo?
348 km (216 mi) in a straight line, west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 425 km (264 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Barranquilla by car?
About 5 h 19 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Barranquilla?
Barranquilla is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Barranquilla?
The Peso (COP).
Where can I stay in Barranquilla?
Our booking partner lists 509 places to stay in Barranquilla, 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.