Driving from Sincelejo to Barranquilla
Barranquilla lies 197 km (122 mi) north of Sincelejo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h without stops, over roughly 240 km (149 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
Open Barranquilla in Google Maps
| Sincelejo | Barranquilla | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 277,773 | 1.2 million |
| Elevation | 209 m (686 ft) | 24 m (79 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 700001–700017 | 080001–080020 |
Where to book car hire from Sincelejo to Barranquilla
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Barranquilla
Our booking partner lists 509 places to stay in Barranquilla. Of the 196 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (103), and 13 are five-star. Across 100 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 99,376 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Barranquilla
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Barranquilla from Sincelejo?
197 km (122 mi) in a straight line, north of Sincelejo; by road roughly 240 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sincelejo to Barranquilla by car?
About 3 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sincelejo and Barranquilla?
No, both are on America/Bogota at the moment.
Where can I stay in Barranquilla?
Our booking partner lists 509 places to stay in Barranquilla, bookable on this site.
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.