Day trip from Santa Marta to Sincelejo
Sincelejo lies 252 km (156 mi) south-west of Santa Marta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 252 km (156 mi) apart, Sincelejo is a realistic day trip from Santa Marta: about 4 h 6 min each way by road.
| Santa Marta | Sincelejo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 499,192 | 277,773 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 209 m (686 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 470001–470017 | 700001–700017 |
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Staying in Sincelejo
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Common questions
How far is Sincelejo from Santa Marta?
252 km (156 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Santa Marta; by road roughly 307 km (191 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Marta to Sincelejo by road?
About 4 h 6 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Marta and Sincelejo?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.