Driving from Mérida to Cabimas
Cabimas lies 205 km (127 mi) north of Mérida, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 7 min without stops, over roughly 250 km (155 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Mérida | Cabimas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 300,000 | 351,736 |
| Elevation | 1,389 m (4,557 ft) | 5 m (16 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Where to book car hire from Mérida to Cabimas
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Staying in Cabimas
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Common questions
How far is Cabimas from Mérida?
205 km (127 mi) in a straight line, north of Mérida; by road roughly 250 km (155 mi).
How long does it take to get from Mérida to Cabimas by car?
About 3 h 7 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Mérida and Cabimas?
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.