By road, Feira de Santana and Olinda are about 496 miles (799 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 53 min of driving.
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| Total distance | 496 mi (799 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-324 → BR-101 → BR-235 → PE-008 |
| States on the route | Bahia, Sergipe, Alagoas, Pernambuco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Feira de Santana to Olinda: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (450 mi) and BR-235 (12 mi) carry about 93% of the 496 miles. It runs through 4 states: Bahia, Sergipe, Alagoas, Pernambuco. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Feira de Santana to Olinda, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Bahia |
| BR-324 | 3–12 | 9 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 12–13 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 13–187 | 174 | Bahia, Sergipe |
| connecting roads | 187–189 | 2 | Sergipe |
| BR-235 | 189–201 | 12 | Sergipe |
| BR-101 | 201–278 | 77 | Sergipe, Alagoas |
| local roads | 278–283 | 5 | Alagoas |
| BR-101 | 283–482 | 199 | Alagoas, Pernambuco |
| PE-008 | 482–485 | 3 | Pernambuco |
| local roads | 485–496 | 11 | Pernambuco |
- Mile 117 of this route: Bahia → Sergipe (state line)
- Mile 244 of this route: Sergipe → Alagoas (state line)
- Mile 401 of this route: Alagoas → Pernambuco (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Feira de Santana and Olinda
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parish Church of Nossa Senhora do Socorro (mile 191), Palacete da Baronesa (mile 317)
- Nature and outdoors: Gaibu beach (mile 474), Praia do Paiva (mile 475), Praia de Boa Viagem (mile 485)
- Museums and history: Museu Historico de Sergipe (mile 179), Parish Church of Nossa Senhora do Socorro (mile 191), Grotto of Pedra Furada (mile 193), Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (mile 194), Palacete da Baronesa (mile 317)
Museu Historico de Sergipe
In the old Provincial Palace on Praça São Francisco in São Cristóvão's UNESCO-listed historic center, the Sergipe Historical Museum opened in 1960 and holds more than 5,000 historical and artistic items.
Parish Church of Nossa Senhora do Socorro
This 18th-century Roman Catholic church in Nossa Senhora do Socorro, Sergipe, is dedicated to Our Lady of Perpetual Help and belongs to the Archdiocese of Aracaju.
Grotto of Pedra Furada
About 5 km from the center of Laranjeiras, Sergipe, the Grotto of Pedra Furada is a limestone cave in the Machado district, one of 16 caves in the municipality.
Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus
Likely finished in the 1790s, the Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an 18th-century Catholic church and the second church built in Laranjeiras, Sergipe.
Palacete da Baronesa
Palacete da Baronesa, at Rua Visconde de Simibú 60, is one of the oldest houses in São Miguel dos Campos, Alagoas, dating from the 19th century.
Gaibu beach
Gaibu Beach (Praia de Gaibu) lies in the municipality of Cabo de Santo Agostinho on the Pernambuco coast and ranks among the better-known beaches there. Its name comes from Tupi and means "valley of the spring."
Praia do Paiva
About 28 km from Recife in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Praia do Paiva is a beach lined with dense coconut groves, blue sea and light sand.
Praia de Boa Viagem
Running about eight kilometers in Recife's southern zone, Praia de Boa Viagem is an urban beach between Praia do Pina to the north and Praia de Piedade to the south.
When you get to Olinda
Forte de São João Batista do Brum
Forte de São João Batista do Brum is a fort in Recife, in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco.
Malakoff Tower
Built between 1835 and 1855 in Recife Antigo, Malakoff Tower served as an observatory and as the main gateway to the Arsenal da Marinha square.
Co-Cathedral of Recife
Also known as the Co-Cathedral of St. Peter of the Clerics, this Catholic church stands in Recife, in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco.
More drives to Olinda
From Feira de Santana to other places in Brazil
- Feira de Santana to Morro de São Paulo
- Feira de Santana to Eunápolis
- Feira de Santana to Porto Seguro
- Feira de Santana to Arraial d'Ajuda
- Feira de Santana to Trancoso
- Feira de Santana to Caraíva
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Feira de Santana to Olinda?
About 10 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 496 miles.
What is the driving distance from Feira de Santana to Olinda?
About 496 miles (799 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 Feira de Santana to Olinda drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Feira de Santana to Olinda use?
In order: BR-324, BR-101, BR-235 and PE-008. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Feira de Santana to Olinda?
Closest to the road: Parish Church of Nossa Senhora do Socorro (church, mile 191, 0.6 mi from the route); Palacete da Baronesa (historic palace, mile 317, 0.6 mi from the route); Praia de Boa Viagem (beach, mile 485, 1 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.