Zipaquirá to Sogamoso is about 114 road miles (183 km): roughly 3 h 37 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.”
| Total distance | 114 mi (183 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 37 min |
| Departments on the route | Cundinamarca, Boyacá |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Zipaquirá to Sogamoso
It runs through 2 departments: Cundinamarca, Boyacá. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Zipaquirá and Sogamoso
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | Department |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–114 | 114 | Cundinamarca, Boyacá |
- Mile 44 of this route: Cundinamarca → Boyacá (department line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Zipaquirá and Sogamoso
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Sochagota Lake (mile 96)
- Nature and outdoors: Sochagota Lake (mile 96)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja (mile 69), Goranchacha Temple (mile 71), St. Lawrence Cathedral, Duitama (mile 103)
Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja
Tunja Cathedral, formally the Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, is a Roman Catholic cathedral in the Colombian city of Tunja, and the oldest Catholic cathedral in Colombia.
Goranchacha Temple
Named for the mythological figure Goranchacha, this Muisca archaeological site lies in Tunja, Boyacá, known as Hunza in the time of the Muisca Confederation.
Sochagota Lake
Lake Sochagota (Lago Sochagota) is a man-made lake in Paipa's hotel zone, built over a wetland fed by two streams and the thermal waters of the Paipa geothermal system.
St. Lawrence Cathedral, Duitama
St. Lawrence Cathedral, also known as Duitama Cathedral, is a Catholic church in Duitama dedicated to St. Lawrence.
In Sogamoso itself
Archaeology Museum, Sogamoso
Officially the Parque Museo Arqueológico Eliecer Silva Celis, the Archaeology Museum in Sogamoso, Boyacá, holds 4,000 pieces from the Muisca and Herrera periods.
More drives to Sogamoso
- Bogotá to Sogamoso
- Ibagué to Sogamoso
- Medellín to Sogamoso
- Armenia to Sogamoso
- Manizales to Sogamoso
- Pereira to Sogamoso
From Zipaquirá to other places in Colombia
- Zipaquirá to Girardot City
- Zipaquirá to San Cipriano
- Zipaquirá to Coconuco
- Zipaquirá to Ocaña
- Zipaquirá to Vichada Department
- Zipaquirá to Tulcán, Ecuador
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Zipaquirá to Sogamoso?
About 3 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 114 miles.
How far is Sogamoso from Zipaquirá by car?
About 114 miles (183 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 Sogamoso 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 Zipaquirá to Sogamoso?
Closest to the road: Cathedral Basilica of St. James the Apostle, Tunja (cathedral, mile 69, 1 mi from the route); Sochagota Lake (lake, mile 96, 0.9 mi from the route); St. Lawrence Cathedral, Duitama (cathedral, mile 103, 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.