Driving from Quito to Acarigua
Acarigua lies 1,500 km (932 mi) north-east of Quito, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 53 min without stops, over roughly 1,830 km (1,137 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Quito | Acarigua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.8 million | 188,278 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 189 m (620 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Acarigua are 1 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 22 h 53 min journey lands 23 h 53 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Acarigua
Crossing from Ecuador into Venezuela: money changes from the Dollar 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.
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Staying in Acarigua
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Common questions
How far is Acarigua from Quito?
1,500 km (932 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 1,830 km (1,137 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Acarigua by car?
About 22 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Acarigua?
Acarigua is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
What currency do I need in Acarigua?
The Bolivar Soberano (VES).
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.