Driving from Porto Velho to Rio Branco
Rio Branco lies 449 km (279 mi) west of Porto Velho, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 548 km (341 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Porto Velho | Rio Branco | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 548,952 | 419,452 |
| Elevation | 90 m (295 ft) | 153 m (502 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Porto_Velho) | UTC-5 (America/Rio_Branco) |
| Postal codes | 78900-000 | 69900-000–78275-000 |
Clocks in Rio Branco are 1 h behind Porto Velho right now, so a 6 h 51 min journey lands only 5 h 51 min later by the destination clock.
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Staying in Rio Branco
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Rio Branco. Of the 25 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (20). Across 12 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 6,352 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rio Branco from Porto Velho?
449 km (279 mi) in a straight line, west of Porto Velho; by road roughly 548 km (341 mi).
How long does it take to get from Porto Velho to Rio Branco by car?
About 6 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Porto Velho and Rio Branco?
Rio Branco is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Rio_Branco against America/Porto_Velho).
Where can I stay in Rio Branco?
Our booking partner lists 50 places to stay in Rio Branco, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.