By road, João Pessoa and Lagarto are about 418 miles (672 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 15 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 418 mi (672 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → SE-429 → SE-090 → SE-160 → BR-235 → SE-170 |
| States on the route | Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from João Pessoa to Lagarto is like
BR-101 (361 mi) and BR-235 (16 mi) carry about 90% of the 418 miles. It runs through 4 states: Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect João Pessoa and Lagarto
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Paraíba |
| BR-101 | 6–367 | 361 | Paraíba, Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe |
| SE-429 | 367–370 | 3 | Sergipe |
| SE-090 | 370–375 | 5 | Sergipe |
| SE-160 | 375–380 | 5 | Sergipe |
| BR-235 | 380–396 | 16 | Sergipe |
| local roads | 396–408 | 12 | Sergipe |
| SE-170 | 408–418 | 10 | Sergipe |
- Mile 31 of this route: Paraíba → Pernambuco (state line)
- Mile 163 of this route: Pernambuco → Alagoas (state line)
- Mile 319 of this route: Alagoas → Sergipe (state line)
What to see on the way from João Pessoa to Lagarto
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 35), Zoo Botanical Park Dois Irmãos (mile 70), Palacete da Baronesa (mile 247), Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição dos Pardos (mile 369), Serra de Itabaiana National Park (mile 387)
- Nature and outdoors: Zoo Botanical Park Dois Irmãos (mile 70), Serra de Itabaiana National Park (mile 387)
- Museums and history: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 35), Museu Murillo La Greca (mile 71), Memorial da Medicina de Pernambuco (mile 74), Jardim Botânico do Recife (mile 75), Palacete da Baronesa (mile 247), Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição dos Pardos (mile 369)
- With kids: Zoo Botanical Park Dois Irmãos (mile 70)
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Built in 1807 in a Baroque style with typically Pernambuco features, the Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição in Goiana has been protected as national heritage by IPHAN since 1938.
Zoo Botanical Park Dois Irmãos
In Recife, the Zoo Botanical Park Dois Irmãos covers 950 acres, with a zoo-botanical area and a Natural Science Museum, while most of the land is Atlantic Forest reserve.
Museu Murillo La Greca
In Recife's Parnamirim neighborhood, the Museu Murillo La Greca opened in 1985 and is run by the city through its culture department and cultural foundation.
Memorial da Medicina de Pernambuco
Run by the Federal University of Pernambuco, the Memorial da Medicina de Pernambuco occupies the former Recife Faculty of Medicine building in the Derby neighborhood.
Jardim Botânico do Recife
Recife's Botanical Garden runs environmental education with nature walks, a permanent Atlantic Forest exhibit, environmental films and visits to its medicinal and forest plant nurseries.
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.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição dos Pardos
The Church of Our Lady of the Conception of the Pardos stands on the old Praça do Teatro in Laranjeiras, Sergipe.
Serra de Itabaiana National Park
Serra de Itabaiana National Park is a national park in the Brazilian state of Sergipe.
More drives to Lagarto
- Ilhéus to Lagarto
- Eunápolis to Lagarto
- Porto Seguro to Lagarto
- Arapiraca to Lagarto
- Garanhuns to Lagarto
- Olinda to Lagarto
From João Pessoa to other places in Brazil
- João Pessoa to Cabo de Santo Agostinho
- João Pessoa to Vitória de Santo Antão
- João Pessoa to Caruaru
- João Pessoa to Garanhuns
- João Pessoa to Arapiraca
- João Pessoa to Aracaju
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from João Pessoa to Lagarto?
About 9 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 418 miles.
What is the driving distance from João Pessoa to Lagarto?
About 418 miles (672 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 João Pessoa to Lagarto drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from João Pessoa to Lagarto?
In order: BR-101, SE-429, SE-090, SE-160, BR-235 and SE-170. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from João Pessoa to Lagarto?
Closest to the road: Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (church, mile 35, 0.3 mi from the route); Palacete da Baronesa (historic palace, mile 247, 0.6 mi from the route); Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição dos Pardos (church, mile 369, 0.6 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.