The Wayro route from Cúcuta to Sabanalarga is 444 miles (715 km), about 9 h 35 min of driving without stops.
- 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 by road | 444 mi (715 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 35 min |
| Departments on the route | Norte de Santander, Cesar, Magdalena, Atlántico |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Cúcuta to Sabanalarga: the shape of the trip
It runs through 4 departments: Norte de Santander, Cesar, Magdalena, Atlántico. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Cúcuta to Sabanalarga: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–444 | 444 | Norte de Santander, Cesar, Magdalena, Atlántico |
- Mile 128 of this route: Norte de Santander → Cesar (department line)
- Mile 311 of this route: Cesar → Magdalena (department line)
- Mile 411 of this route: Magdalena → Atlántico (department line)
Where to stop on the way to Sabanalarga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña (mile 122), Antón García de Bonilla Museum (mile 123), Salamanca Island Road Park (mile 393)
- Nature and outdoors: Salamanca Island Road Park (mile 393)
- Museums and history: St. Anne's Cathedral, Ocaña (mile 122), Antón García de Bonilla Museum (mile 123), Casa del Telegrafista (mile 338), Museo del Atlántico (mile 412)
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.
Salamanca Island Road Park
On the western outskirts of Ciénaga in Magdalena, Salamanca Island Road Park is a protected area where fresh water from the Magdalena River meets the salt water of the Caribbean, supporting abundant plants and wildlife.
Teatro Colón
Barranquilla's Teatro Colón is an Art Deco building that served as a movie theater, designed in 1937 by Cuban architect Manuel Carrerá.
Museo del Atlántico
History and culture of Colombia's Atlántico department are the focus of the Museo del Atlántico in Barranquilla, which officially opened on December 27, 2011.
More drives to Sabanalarga
- Bucaramanga to Sabanalarga
- Manizales to Sabanalarga
- Quibdó to Sabanalarga
- Santa Marta to Sabanalarga
- Riohacha to Sabanalarga
- Maicao to Sabanalarga
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 is the drive from Cúcuta to Sabanalarga?
About 9 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 444 miles.
How far is Sabanalarga from Cúcuta by car?
About 444 miles (715 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 Sabanalarga 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Cúcuta to Sabanalarga?
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); Salamanca Island Road Park (park, mile 393, 0.4 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.