Driving from San Carlos del Zulia to Maicao
Maicao lies 267 km (166 mi) north of San Carlos del Zulia, -1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 4 min without stops, over roughly 325 km (202 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| San Carlos del Zulia | Maicao | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Colombia |
| Population | 126,353 | 166,603 |
| Elevation | 6 m (20 ft) | 52 m (171 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
Clocks in Maicao are 1 h behind San Carlos del Zulia right now, so a 4 h 4 min journey lands only 3 h 4 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Maicao
Crossing from Venezuela into Colombia: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano 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 San Carlos del Zulia to Maicao
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Staying in Maicao
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Common questions
How far is Maicao from San Carlos del Zulia?
267 km (166 mi) in a straight line, north of San Carlos del Zulia; by road roughly 325 km (202 mi).
How long does it take to get from San Carlos del Zulia to Maicao by car?
About 4 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between San Carlos del Zulia and Maicao?
Maicao is 1 h behind at the moment (America/Bogota against America/Caracas).
What currency do I need in Maicao?
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.