Distance between Santa Marta and Cartagena
The distance from Santa Marta to Cartagena is 139 miles by road. Road takes approximately 2 hours and 55 minutes and goes through Barranquilla, Comuna 1, Comuna 3, Cienaga, Puebloviejo, Palermo and La Playa.
| Shortest distance by air | 106 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 138.6 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 2 h 55 min |
| Fuel amount | 4.7 gal |
| Fuel cost | 18.6 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Comuna 1 | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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90 21 mi, 23 min
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| Cienaga | 21 mi | 23 min | 0.7 gal | |
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90 9 mi, 10 min
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| Puebloviejo | 29 mi | 33 min | 0.7 gal | |
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90 27 mi, 31 min
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| Palermo | 57 mi | 1 h 04 min | 1.9 gal | |
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90 6 mi, 08 min
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| Barranquilla | 63 mi | 1 h 13 min | 2.0 gal | |
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90A 6 mi, 07 min
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| La Playa | 69 mi | 1 h 21 min | 2.3 gal | |
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90A 6 mi, 06 min
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| Puerto Colombia | 75 mi | 1 h 27 min | 2.4 gal | |
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90A 39 mi, 44 min
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| Arroyo Grande | 113 mi | 2 h 12 min | 3.7 gal | |
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90A 9 mi, 12 min
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| Arroyo de las Canoas | 121 mi | 2 h 24 min | 4.0 gal | |
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90A 17 mi, 30 min
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| Cartagena | 139 mi | 2 h 55 min | 4.6 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Santa Marta to Cartagena?
Fuel cost: 18.6 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 138.6 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.93 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Santa Marta to Cartagena?
Driving time: 2 h 55 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 52 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 55 min
- 70 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 1 h 24 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 37 mph = 5 min
- 10 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 18 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 3 min
- 2 mi with a maximum speed 19 mph = 7 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Santa Marta to Cartagena by land?
The distance between Santa Marta and Cartagena is 138.6 mi by road.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Santa Marta and Cartagena respectively.
How far is Santa Marta to Cartagena by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Santa Marta and Cartagena is 106.3 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Santa Marta and Cartagena respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Santa Marta from Cartagena by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 12 min to cover the distance of 106 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 46 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Santa Marta to Cartagena?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 42 min to cover the distance of 106 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 48 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Santa Marta and Cartagena?
The halfway point between Santa Marta and Cartagena is La Playa. It is located about 1 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from La Playa to Santa Marta is 69 mi and driving will take about 1 h 21 min. The road between La Playa and Cartagena has length 70 mi and will take approximately 1 h 34 min.
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Where is Santa Marta in relation to Cartagena?
Santa Marta is located 106 mi north-east of Cartagena.
Santa Marta has geographic coordinates: latitude 11.24223, longitude -74.20557.
Cartagena has geographic coordinates: latitude 10.41958, longitude -75.52712.
Which highway goes from Santa Marta to Cartagena?
The route from Santa Marta to Cartagena follows 90A, 90.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- 25: 1 mi