Driving from Quito to Guatire
Guatire lies 1,781 km (1,107 mi) north-east of Quito, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 27 h 10 min without stops, over roughly 2,173 km (1,350 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Quito | Guatire | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.8 million | 227,666 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 331 m (1,086 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Guatire are 1 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 27 h 10 min journey lands 28 h 10 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Guatire
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.
Where to book car hire from Quito to Guatire
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Staying in Guatire
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Common questions
How far is Guatire from Quito?
1,781 km (1,107 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 2,173 km (1,350 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Guatire by car?
About 27 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Guatire?
Guatire is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
What currency do I need in Guatire?
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.