Driving from Upata to Georgetown
Georgetown lies 488 km (303 mi) east of Upata, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 7 h 26 min without stops, over roughly 595 km (370 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Upata | Georgetown | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Venezuela | Guyana |
| Population | 112,617 | 235,017 |
| Elevation | 364 m (1,194 ft) | 3 m (10 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Caracas) | UTC-4 (America/Guyana) |
What changes when you arrive in Georgetown
Crossing from Venezuela into Guyana: money changes from the Bolivar Soberano to the Dollar (GYD); traffic switches to the left; sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, BS 1363, NEMA 1-15, NEMA 5-15; the dialling code becomes +592; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648878 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648879.
Where to book car hire from Upata to Georgetown
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Staying in Georgetown
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Common questions
How far is Georgetown from Upata?
488 km (303 mi) in a straight line, east of Upata; by road roughly 595 km (370 mi).
How long does it take to get from Upata to Georgetown by car?
About 7 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Upata and Georgetown?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Georgetown?
The Dollar (GYD).
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.