Cúcuta to Minca is about 395 road miles (636 km): roughly 8 h 41 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Norte de Santander.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Within 10 km (6 miles) of the Colombia-Venezuela border.
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Colombia. Advisory issued: Colombia March 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Colombia: “The Colombia-Venezuela border is not clearly marked.”
| Distance | 395 mi (636 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | 90-07A |
| Departments on the route | Norte de Santander, Cesar, Magdalena |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Cúcuta–Minca drive in a few lines
90-07A (10 mi) carries about 3% of the 395 miles. It runs through 3 departments: Norte de Santander, Cesar, Magdalena. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Cúcuta to Minca: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–377 | 377 | Norte de Santander, Cesar, Magdalena |
| 90-07A | 377–387 | 10 | Magdalena |
| local roads | 387–395 | 8 | Magdalena |
- Mile 128 of this route: Norte de Santander → Cesar (department line)
- Mile 310 of this route: Cesar → Magdalena (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cúcuta and Minca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña (mile 122), Antón García de Bonilla Museum (mile 123)
- Museums and history: St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña (mile 122), Antón García de Bonilla Museum (mile 123), Casa del Telegrafista (mile 338), Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino (mile 387)
St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña
St. Anne's Cathedral, also called Ocaña Cathedral, is a cathedral church used for Catholic worship.
Antón García de Bonilla Museum
In Ocaña, the Antón García de Bonilla Museum keeps historical objects from the city and the old province of Ocaña.
Casa del Telegrafista
Casa del Telegrafista is a museum in Aracataca, the town where author Gabriel García Márquez and photographer Leo Matiz were born.
Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino
Built in 1608, the Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino in Mamatoco, Santa Marta, is the hacienda where Simón Bolívar died on December 17, 1830.
More drives to Minca
- Sabanalarga to Minca
- Cartagena to Minca
- Santa Cruz de Mompós to Minca
- Rincón del Mar to Minca
- Tunja to Minca
- Medellín to Minca
From Cúcuta to other places in Colombia
- Cúcuta to Bucaramanga
- Cúcuta to Barrancabermeja
- Cúcuta to Sogamoso
- Cúcuta to Tunja
- Cúcuta to Yopal
- Cúcuta to Zipaquirá
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cúcuta to Minca?
About 8 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 395 miles.
How far is Minca from Cúcuta by car?
About 395 miles (636 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Cúcuta to Minca drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Colombia: Norte de Santander; Colombia: Within 10 km (6 miles) of the Colombia-Venezuela border). Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Cúcuta and Minca?
Closest to the road: St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña (cathedral, mile 122, 0.6 mi from the route); Antón García de Bonilla Museum (museum, mile 123, 0.4 mi from the route); Quinta de San Pedro Alejandrino (museum, mile 387, 1 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.