Driving from Quito to Piedecuesta
Piedecuesta lies 1,006 km (625 mi) north-east of Quito, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 15 h 21 min without stops, over roughly 1,228 km (763 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Quito | Piedecuesta | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Colombia |
| Population | 2.8 million | 163,362 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 1,014 m (3,327 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
What changes when you arrive in Piedecuesta
Crossing from Ecuador into Colombia: money changes from the Dollar to the Peso (COP); the dialling code becomes +57; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648825.
Where to book car hire from Quito to Piedecuesta
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Staying in Piedecuesta
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Common questions
How far is Piedecuesta from Quito?
1,006 km (625 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 1,228 km (763 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to Piedecuesta by car?
About 15 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and Piedecuesta?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Piedecuesta?
The Peso (COP).
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.