The Wayro route from Zipaquirá to Ocaña is 355 miles (571 km), about 7 h 48 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Colombia: Norte de Santander.
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: “Highways may not have lights or signs showing destinations.”
| Total distance | 355 mi (571 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 48 min |
| Departments on the route | Cundinamarca, Boyacá, Santander, Cesar, Norte de Santander |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Zipaquirá to Ocaña: the shape of the trip
It runs through 5 departments: Cundinamarca, Boyacá, Santander, Cesar, Norte de Santander. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Zipaquirá to Ocaña, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–95 | 95 | Cundinamarca, Boyacá, Santander |
| connecting roads | 95–96 | 1 | Santander |
| local roads | 96–355 | 259 | Santander, Cesar, Norte de Santander |
- Mile 60 of this route: Cundinamarca → Boyacá (department line)
- Mile 78 of this route: Boyacá → Santander (department line)
- Mile 273 of this route: Santander → Cesar (department line)
- Mile 350 of this route: Cesar → Norte de Santander (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Zipaquirá and Ocaña
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basílica del Santo Cristo de Ubaté (mile 32), Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá (mile 66)
- Museums and history: Checua (mile 12), Basílica del Santo Cristo de Ubaté (mile 32), Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá (mile 66), Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón (mile 93)
Checua
About 7 km north of the Nemocón town center in Cundinamarca, Checua is an open-air preceramic archaeological site.
Basílica del Santo Cristo de Ubaté
Ubaté's Basílica del Santo Cristo, a minor basilica dedicated to the Divine Savior, stands in the municipality of Villa de San Diego de Ubaté, Cundinamarca.
Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá
In Chiquinquirá, Boyacá, this minor basilica houses the venerated image of the Virgin of Chiquinquirá, also a national shrine.
Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón
On Tunja's Plaza Bolívar, the Casa del Fundador Gonzalo Suárez Rendón is a museum honoring the founder who established the city for the Spanish Crown in 1539.
Arriving in Ocaña
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.
More drives to Ocaña
- Sogamoso to Ocaña
- Bogotá to Ocaña
- Yopal to Ocaña
- Villavicencio to Ocaña
- Sabanalarga to Ocaña
- Barranquilla to Ocaña
From Zipaquirá to other places in Colombia
- Zipaquirá to Girardot City
- Zipaquirá to San Cipriano
- Zipaquirá to Sogamoso
- Zipaquirá to Coconuco
- Zipaquirá to Vichada Department
- Zipaquirá to Tulcán, Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Zipaquirá to Ocaña?
About 7 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 355 miles.
How far is Ocaña from Zipaquirá by car?
About 355 miles (571 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 Zipaquirá to Ocaña 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). Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Zipaquirá to Ocaña?
Closest to the road: Checua (archaeological site, mile 12, 2 mi from the route); Basílica del Santo Cristo de Ubaté (basilica, mile 32, 0.5 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of the Rosary of Chiquinquirá (basilica, mile 66, 0.5 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.