The Wayro route from Sabanalarga to Palomino is 138 miles (222 km), about 2 h 53 min of driving without stops.
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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Distance | 138 mi (222 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 53 min |
| Departments on the route | Atlántico, Magdalena, La Guajira |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Sabanalarga to Palomino is like
It runs through 3 departments: Atlántico, Magdalena, La Guajira. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Sabanalarga to Palomino, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–138 | 138 | Atlántico, Magdalena |
- Mile 34 of this route: Atlántico → Magdalena (department line)
- Mile 138 of this route: Magdalena → La Guajira (department line)
What to see on the way from Sabanalarga to Palomino
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Salamanca Island Road Park (mile 50)
- Nature and outdoors: Salamanca Island Road Park (mile 50), Tayrona National Natural Park (mile 106)
- Museums and history: Museo del Atlántico (mile 32), Cathedral of Santa Marta (mile 90), Casa de la Aduana (mile 90)
Teatro Rex
Designed as a theater in the mid-1930s by Cuban architect Manuel Carrerá, Teatro Rex is an Art Deco building in Barranquilla, Colombia.
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.
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.
Casa de la Aduana
On Plaza de Bolívar in Santa Marta, the colonial Casa de la Aduana houses the regional Gold Museum of Colombia's Banco de la República.
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.
More drives to Palomino
- Barranquilla to Palomino
- Cartagena to Palomino
- Santa Cruz de Mompós to Palomino
- Magangué to Palomino
- Sincelejo to Palomino
- Montería to Palomino
From Sabanalarga to other places in Colombia
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Sabanalarga to Palomino?
About 2 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 138 miles.
How far is Palomino from Sabanalarga by car?
About 138 miles (222 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 Sabanalarga to Palomino drive?
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 Sabanalarga to Palomino?
Closest to the road: Museo del Atlántico (museum, mile 32, 2 mi from the route); Salamanca Island Road Park (park, mile 50, 0.4 mi from the route); Tayrona National Natural Park (national park, mile 106, 2 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.