Driving from Maracaibo to Portoviejo
Portoviejo lies 1,627 km (1,011 mi) south-west of Maracaibo, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 49 min without stops, over roughly 1,986 km (1,234 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Maracaibo | Portoviejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Ecuador |
| Population | 1.8 million | 321,800 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 90 m (295 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) |
Clocks in Portoviejo are 1 h behind Maracaibo right now, so a 24 h 49 min journey lands only 23 h 49 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Portoviejo
Crossing from Venezuela into Ecuador: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +593; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648798.
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Staying in Portoviejo
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Common questions
How far is Portoviejo from Maracaibo?
1,627 km (1,011 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maracaibo; by road roughly 1,986 km (1,234 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Portoviejo by car?
About 24 h 49 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Portoviejo?
Portoviejo is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Guayaquil against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Portoviejo?
The Dollar (USD).
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.