Day trip from Maracaibo to Valera
Valera lies 184 km (114 mi) south-east of Maracaibo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 184 km (114 mi) apart, Valera is a realistic day trip from Maracaibo: about 3 h each way by road.
| Maracaibo | Valera | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 1.8 million | 244,708 |
| Elevation | -9,999 m (-32,805 ft) | 524 m (1,719 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Valera
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Staying in Valera
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Common questions
How far is Valera from Maracaibo?
184 km (114 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Maracaibo; by road roughly 224 km (139 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maracaibo to Valera by road?
About 3 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maracaibo and Valera?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.