Driving from Quito to San Juan de los Morros
San Juan de los Morros lies 1,673 km (1,040 mi) north-east of Quito, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 31 min without stops, over roughly 2,041 km (1,268 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Quito | San Juan de los Morros | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ecuador | Venezuela |
| Population | 2.8 million | 160,868 |
| Elevation | 2,854 m (9,364 ft) | 512 m (1,680 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Guayaquil) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Clocks in San Juan de los Morros are 1 h ahead of Quito right now, so a 25 h 31 min journey lands 26 h 31 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in San Juan de los Morros
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 Juan de los Morros
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Common questions
How far is San Juan de los Morros from Quito?
1,673 km (1,040 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Quito; by road roughly 2,041 km (1,268 mi).
How long does it take to get from Quito to San Juan de los Morros by car?
About 25 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Quito and San Juan de los Morros?
San Juan de los Morros is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Caracas against America/Guayaquil).
What currency do I need in San Juan de los Morros?
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.