Driving from Quito to San Cristóbal
San Cristóbal lies 1,130 km (702 mi) north-east of Quito, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 17 h 14 min without stops, over roughly 1,378 km (857 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Quito | San Cristóbal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.8 million | 289,852 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 692 m (2,270 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in San Cristóbal are 1 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 17 h 14 min journey lands 18 h 14 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Cristóbal
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 San Cristóbal
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Common questions
How far is San Cristóbal from Quito?
1,130 km (702 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 1,378 km (857 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to San Cristóbal by car?
About 17 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and San Cristóbal?
San Cristóbal is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
What currency do I need in San Cristóbal?
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.