10 Cities Near Caracas + Drive Times
The 10 closest cities to Caracas, VE, ranked by distance — with drive time, flight time and day-trip vs weekend-getaway picks, including Charallave, Guarenas, Santa Teresa del Tuy.
The closest notable city to Caracas, VE is Charallave, about 17 mi (27 km) away — roughly 33 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charallave | 17 mi / 27 km | 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Guarenas | 18 mi / 28 km | 34 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Santa Teresa del Tuy | 23 mi / 37 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| La Victoria | 36 mi / 57 km | 1 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Palo Negro | 50 mi / 80 km | 1 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| San Juan de los Morros | 51 mi / 83 km | 1 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Mariara | 59 mi / 94 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Güigüe | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Puerto Cabello | 77 mi / 124 km | 1 hr 47 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Valencia | 80 mi / 129 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Caracas
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Charallave, Guarenas, Santa Teresa del Tuy, La Victoria, Palo Negro. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Caracas include Charallave, Guarenas, Santa Teresa del Tuy, La Victoria, Palo Negro. The closest is Charallave, about 17 miles (27 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.