Driving from Maracaibo to Palo Negro
Palo Negro lies 448 km (278 mi) east of Maracaibo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 50 min without stops, over roughly 547 km (340 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Maracaibo | Palo Negro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.8 million | 128,875 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 437 m (1,434 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Where to book car hire from Maracaibo to Palo Negro
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Staying in Palo Negro
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Common questions
How far is Palo Negro from Maracaibo?
448 km (278 mi) in a straight line, east of Maracaibo; by road roughly 547 km (340 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Palo Negro by car?
About 6 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Palo Negro?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
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.