Colombia Road Fuel Cost Estimator
Cartagena → Bucaramanga
How much petrol or diesel does it cost to drive from Cartagena to Bucaramanga? Breakdown by vehicle type using today's Colombia fuel prices, updated from the datasource.
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Cartagena → Bucaramanga
572 km · est. 9h 14m
Ahmad Al-Rashid
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Cartagena to Bucaramanga can become a recurring route cost.
At 22 one-way trips per month across 3 vehicles, this route is roughly COP 53,063,582 in fuel and peaje cost before driver time, failed deliveries, and rerouting.
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Delivery Time & ETA: Cartagena to Bucaramanga
How long the trip takes — and what it means for same-day vs. next-day delivery planning.
Normal highway conditions, excl. loading
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For delivery planning, with 9h 14m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. These are estimates — real ETAs shift with traffic, checkpoints, and multi-stop detours. Live GPS tracking & route monitoring shows actual vehicle progress and customer-facing ETAs instead of a fixed guess.
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Fuel Cost by Vehicle Type
Select your vehicle to see the detailed fuel breakdown for this route. Prices as of 1 de febrero de 2026.
Monthly Fleet Fuel Cost
Running this route regularly? Estimated one-way fuel cost per month, by trip frequency. Figures use primary fuel for each vehicle type (toll excluded).
| Vehicle | 1×/month | 5×/month | 10×/month | 22×/month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Motorcycle Gasolina Corriente | COP 226,784 | COP 1,133,919 | COP 2,267,837 | COP 4,989,241 |
Car / SUV Gasolina Corriente | COP 755,946 | COP 3,779,728 | COP 7,559,457 | COP 16,630,805 |
Van / MPV ACPM / Diesel | COP 669,621 | COP 3,348,107 | COP 6,696,213 | COP 14,731,669 |
Lorry ACPM / Diesel | COP 1,205,318 | COP 6,026,592 | COP 12,053,184 | COP 26,517,005 |
Add COP 48048.00 peaje per one-way trip to get total trip cost per journey.
Full Fuel Cost Comparison
All vehicle types × all fuel types for this route.
| Vehicle | km/L | Gasolina Corriente | Gasolina Extra | ACPM / Diesel | Fuel + Toll |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motorcycle | 40 | COP 226783.70 | COP 241083.70 | — | COP 274831.70 |
| Car / SUV | 12 | COP 755945.67 | COP 803612.33 | — | COP 803993.67 |
| Van / MPV | 9 | COP 1007927.56 | — | COP 669621.33 | COP 717669.33 |
| Lorry | 5 | — | — | COP 1205318.40 | COP 1253366.40 |
"Fuel + Toll" uses the primary fuel type for each vehicle. Toll is one-way estimate.
Today's Fuel Prices in Colombia
MinEnergia fuel price resolutions used in all calculations above
Last updated: 1 de febrero de 2026. Prices are sourced from MinEnergia fuel price resolutions.
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Common Questions: Cartagena to Bucaramanga
How far is Cartagena to Bucaramanga?
The highway distance from Cartagena to Bucaramanga is approximately 572 km. The estimated driving time is 9h 14m under normal highway conditions.
How long does delivery take from Cartagena to Bucaramanga?
Plan for roughly 9h 14m of one-way transit time plus loading and handling at each end. In practice, with 9h 14m of driving one-way, this is typically a next-day delivery lane that needs an overnight stop or a two-driver relay. Real ETAs vary with traffic, checkpoint or border delays, and multi-stop detours — which is why delivery operators track vehicles live rather than rely on a fixed estimate.
How much petrol does a car use from Cartagena to Bucaramanga?
A typical car with 12 km/L mileage uses approximately 47.7 litres of petrol. At today's Gasolina Corriente price (COP 15859.00/L), that costs COP 755945.67.
How much does a lorry spend on diesel from Cartagena to Bucaramanga?
A lorry averaging 5 km/L needs about 114.4 litres of diesel for this route. At COP 10536.00/L, the fuel cost is COP 1205318.40 one-way.
What is the toll charge from Cartagena to Bucaramanga?
The estimated one-way peaje on this highway route is approximately COP 48048.00. Colombia route tolls are estimated from INVIAS 2026 toll references and route length. Actual charges vary by station, concessionaire, corridor, and vehicle category.
How much does a motorcycle spend on fuel from Cartagena to Bucaramanga?
A motorcycle averaging 40 km/L uses about 14.3 litres. At today's Gasolina Corriente price, that's COP 226783.70, making it the most fuel-efficient option for this route.
What is the total cost (fuel + toll) for a delivery van on this route?
A delivery van using diesel at 9 km/L needs 63.6 litres, costing COP 669621.33 in fuel. Add the COP 48048.00 peaje for a total one-way cost of approximately COP 717669.33.
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