Driving from Maracaibo to Upata
Upata lies 1,051 km (653 mi) east of Maracaibo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 2 min without stops, over roughly 1,283 km (797 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Maracaibo | Upata | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.8 million | 112,617 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 364 m (1,194 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Where to book car hire from Maracaibo to Upata
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Staying in Upata
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Common questions
How far is Upata from Maracaibo?
1,051 km (653 mi) in a straight line, east of Maracaibo; by road roughly 1,283 km (797 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Upata by car?
About 16 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Upata?
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.