Driving from Palmira to Maracaibo
Maracaibo lies 944 km (587 mi) north-east of Palmira, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h 24 min without stops, over roughly 1,152 km (716 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Palmira | Maracaibo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Venezuela |
| Population | 312,519 | 1.8 million |
| Elevation | 886 m (2,907 ft) | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Maracaibo are 1 h ahead of Palmira right now, so a 14 h 24 min journey lands 15 h 24 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maracaibo
Crossing from Colombia into Venezuela: money changes from the Peso to the Bolivar Soberano (VES); the dialling code becomes +58; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648920 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book car hire from Palmira to Maracaibo
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Staying in Maracaibo
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo. Of the 1 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (1). Guests have left 20 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Maracaibo
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Maracaibo from Palmira?
944 km (587 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Palmira; by road roughly 1,152 km (716 mi).
How long does it take to get from Palmira to Maracaibo by car?
About 14 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Palmira and Maracaibo?
Maracaibo is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Bogota).
What currency do I need in Maracaibo?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
Where can I stay in Maracaibo?
Our booking partner lists 5 places to stay in Maracaibo, bookable on this site.
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.