Montería to Riohacha is about 377 road miles (607 km): roughly 7 h 33 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
Read the full advisory before you go: Colombia. Advisory issued: Colombia March 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Colombia: “Mountain roads may lack safety features such as crash barriers or guard rails.”
| Distance | 377 mi (607 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | 25ATA |
| Departments on the route | Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar, Magdalena, Atlántico, La Guajira |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Montería–Riohacha drive in a few lines
25ATA (7 mi) carries about 2% of the 377 miles. It runs through 6 departments: Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar, Magdalena, Atlántico, La Guajira. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Montería to Riohacha
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–196 | 196 | Córdoba, Sucre, Bolívar, Magdalena, Atlántico |
| 25ATA | 196–203 | 7 | Atlántico |
| local roads | 203–377 | 174 | Atlántico, Magdalena, La Guajira |
- Mile 59 of this route: Córdoba → Sucre (department line)
- Mile 107 of this route: Sucre → Bolívar (department line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Bolívar → Magdalena (department line)
- Mile 168 of this route: Magdalena → Atlántico (department line)
- Mile 215 of this route: Atlántico → Magdalena (department line)
- Mile 320 of this route: Magdalena → La Guajira (department line)
Places worth a stop between Montería and Riohacha
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (mile 73), Salamanca Island Road Park (mile 232)
- Nature and outdoors: Salamanca Island Road Park (mile 232), Tayrona National Natural Park (mile 287)
- Museums and history: St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (mile 73), Queen Mary Cathedral, Barranquilla (mile 214), Museo del Atlántico (mile 214), Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum (mile 269), Cathedral of Santa Marta (mile 272)
- With kids: Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum (mile 269)
St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo
Sincelejo Cathedral, dedicated to St. Francis of Assisi, is a cathedral church of the Catholic Church in Sincelejo, Colombia.
Los Colorados Fauna and Flora Sanctuary
Managed by Colombia's national parks agency, Los Colorados Fauna and Flora Sanctuary protects one of the last standing native forests of the Montes de María, along with endangered monkeys, especially the red howler.
Queen Mary Cathedral, Barranquilla
Dedicated to the Virgin Mary, the Queen Mary Cathedral (Metropolitan Cathedral of Queen Mary) stands in central Barranquilla on the western side of Plaza de la Paz, the city's zero point.
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.
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.
Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum
Opened in 1965 by Captain Francisco Ospina Navia, the Rodadero Sea Aquarium and Museum is a public aquarium and maritime museum in Inca Inca Cove off Rodadero beach in Santa Marta.
Cathedral of Santa Marta
Set in Santa Marta's historic center, the Cathedral of Santa Marta is a Renaissance-style Catholic church that held the remains of Simón Bolívar for 12 years in the 19th century.
Piedra de Donama
Piedra de Donama is a rock about 4 meters across and 3 meters high in the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, carved with zoomorphic and abstract petroglyphs.
Tayrona National Natural Park
About 34 km from central Santa Marta, Tayrona National Natural Park protects Caribbean coast and Sierra Nevada terrain rising from sea level to 900 meters.
In Riohacha itself
Our Lady of Remedies Cathedral, Riohacha
Consecrated to the Virgin of Remedies, Riohacha Cathedral is the Catholic cathedral and seat of the Diocese of Riohacha.
More drives to Riohacha
From Montería to other places in Colombia
- Montería to Armenia
- Montería to Tuluá
- Montería to Yopal
- Montería to Palomino
- Montería to Taganga
- Montería to Guachaca
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Montería to Riohacha?
About 7 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 377 miles.
What is the driving distance from Montería to Riohacha?
About 377 miles (607 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.
Is it safe to drive from Montería to Riohacha?
The U.S. State Department rates Colombia Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Montería to Riohacha?
Closest to the road: St. Francis of Assisi Cathedral, Sincelejo (cathedral, mile 73, 0.9 mi from the route); Los Colorados Fauna and Flora Sanctuary (wildlife sanctuary, mile 133, 1 mi from the route); Salamanca Island Road Park (park, mile 232, 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.