Day trip from Santa Marta to Soledad
Soledad lies 72 km (45 mi) south-west of Santa Marta, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 72 km (45 mi) apart, Soledad is a realistic day trip from Santa Marta: about 1 h 10 min each way by road.
| Santa Marta | Soledad | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Colombia | Colombia |
| Population | 499,192 | 342,556 |
| Elevation | 14 m (46 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) | UTC-5 (America/Bogota) |
| Postal codes | 470001–470017 | 083001–083010 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Soledad
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Staying in Soledad
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Common questions
How far is Soledad from Santa Marta?
72 km (45 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Santa Marta; by road roughly 87 km (54 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Marta to Soledad by road?
About 1 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Marta and Soledad?
No, both are on America/Bogota 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 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.