Driving from Puerto La Cruz to Lander
Lander lies 226 km (141 mi) west of Puerto La Cruz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 27 min without stops, over roughly 276 km (172 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Puerto La Cruz | Lander | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 370,000 | 176,346 |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 288 m (945 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Where to book car hire from Puerto La Cruz to Lander
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Staying in Lander
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Common questions
How far is Lander from Puerto La Cruz?
226 km (141 mi) in a straight line, west of Puerto La Cruz; by road roughly 276 km (172 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto La Cruz to Lander by car?
About 3 h 27 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto La Cruz and Lander?
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.