Day trip from Puerto La Cruz to Caracas
Caracas lies 248 km (154 mi) west of Puerto La Cruz, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 248 km (154 mi) apart, Caracas is a realistic day trip from Puerto La Cruz: about 4 h 2 min each way by road.
| Puerto La Cruz | Caracas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Venezuela |
| Population | 370,000 | 3 million |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 887 m (2,910 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Caracas
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Staying in Caracas
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (16), and 7 are five-star. Across 16 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.9 out of 10. Guests have left 4,590 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Caracas from Puerto La Cruz?
248 km (154 mi) in a straight line, west of Puerto La Cruz; by road roughly 302 km (188 mi).
How long does it take to get from Puerto La Cruz to Caracas by road?
About 4 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Puerto La Cruz and Caracas?
No, both are on America/Caracas at the moment.
Where can I stay in Caracas?
Our booking partner lists 86 places to stay in Caracas, 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 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.