Driving from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Santa Maria
Santa Maria lies 1,623 km (1,009 mi) east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 45 min without stops, over roughly 1,980 km (1,231 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Santa Cruz de la Sierra | Santa Maria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Bolivia | Brazil |
| Population | 1.8 million | 116,622 |
| Elevation | 433 m (1,421 ft) | 1,177 m (3,862 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/La_Paz) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
Clocks in Santa Maria are 1 h ahead of Santa Cruz de la Sierra right now, so a 24 h 45 min journey lands 25 h 45 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Santa Maria
Crossing from Bolivia into Brazil: money changes from the Boliviano to the Real (BRL); sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book car hire from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Santa Maria
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Staying in Santa Maria
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Common questions
How far is Santa Maria from Santa Cruz de la Sierra?
1,623 km (1,009 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Cruz de la Sierra; by road roughly 1,980 km (1,231 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Cruz de la Sierra to Santa Maria by car?
About 24 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Cruz de la Sierra and Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against America/La_Paz).
What currency do I need in Santa Maria?
The Real (BRL).
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.