Driving from Maracaibo to Neiva
Neiva lies 948 km (589 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 28 min without stops, over roughly 1,157 km (719 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Maracaibo | Neiva | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 1.8 million | 357,392 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 423 m (1,388 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Neiva are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 14 h 28 min journey lands only 13 h 28 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Neiva
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 Neiva
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Staying in Neiva
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Common questions
How far is Neiva from Maracaibo?
948 km (589 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 1,157 km (719 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Neiva by car?
About 14 h 28 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Neiva?
Neiva is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Neiva?
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.