Driving from Quito to Palo Negro
Palo Negro lies 1,678 km (1,042 mi) north-east of Quito, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 35 min without stops, over roughly 2,047 km (1,272 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Quito | Palo Negro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.8 million | 128,875 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 437 m (1,434 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in Palo Negro are 1 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 25 h 35 min journey lands 26 h 35 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Palo Negro
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 Palo Negro
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Common questions
How far is Palo Negro from Quito?
1,678 km (1,042 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 2,047 km (1,272 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Palo Negro by car?
About 25 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Palo Negro?
Palo Negro is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
What currency do I need in Palo Negro?
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.