Juazeiro do Norte to Santo Antônio de Jesus is about 445 road miles (716 km): roughly 11 h 38 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 445 mi (716 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | CE-060 → PE-475 → BR-116 → BA-502 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Ceará, Pernambuco, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Juazeiro do Norte to Santo Antônio de Jesus is like
BR-116 (318 mi) and BR-101 (40 mi) carry about 80% of the 445 miles. It runs through 3 states: Ceará, Pernambuco, Bahia. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Juazeiro do Norte to Santo Antônio de Jesus, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Ceará |
| CE-060 | 3–41 | 38 | Ceará, Pernambuco |
| PE-475 | 41–57 | 16 | Pernambuco |
| BR-116 | 57–357 | 300 | Pernambuco, Bahia |
| local roads | 357–360 | 3 | Bahia |
| BR-116 | 360–378 | 18 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 378–379 | 1 | Bahia |
| local roads | 379–383 | 4 | Bahia |
| BA-502 | 383–401 | 18 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 401–402 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 402–442 | 40 | Bahia |
| local roads | 442–445 | 3 | Bahia |
- Mile 38 of this route: Ceará → Pernambuco (state line)
- Mile 115 of this route: Pernambuco → Bahia (state line)
Stops between Juazeiro do Norte and Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Anthony Cathedral, Salgueiro (mile 74), Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (mile 339), Sertão Museum (mile 377), Igreja Senhor dos Passos (mile 380)
- Museums and history: St. Anthony Cathedral, Salgueiro (mile 74), Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (mile 339), Sertão Museum (mile 377), Igreja Senhor dos Passos (mile 380), Church of the Old Seminary in Belém da Cachoeira (mile 405), Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira (mile 407)
St. Anthony Cathedral, Salgueiro
Salgueiro Cathedral, dedicated to St. Anthony, is a Roman Catholic church in Salgueiro, Pernambuco, serving as the seat of the diocese since October 12, 2010.
Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha
Listed by the Bahia state heritage institute in 2001, Serrinha's old parish church of Nossa Senhora de Sant'Ana is a protected historic building in the town.
Sertão Museum
On the campus of the State University of Feira de Santana, the Sertão Museum (Museu Casa do Sertão) opened in 1978 and preserves the culture and history of the Feira de Santana area.
Igreja Senhor dos Passos
On Avenida Senhor dos Passos in central Feira de Santana, Igreja Senhor dos Passos is a Catholic church protected as a historic structure by Bahia's state heritage institute.
Church of the Old Seminary in Belém da Cachoeira
Founded by the Jesuits in 1686 in Cachoeira, Bahia, this church and former seminary was the order's first school in Brazil outside Salvador.
Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira
Listed by Brazil's national heritage institute IPHAN in 1971, the Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira takes in the historic buildings of Cachoeira, a town in Bahia.
More drives to Santo Antônio de Jesus
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From Juazeiro do Norte to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Juazeiro do Norte to Santo Antônio de Jesus?
About 11 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 445 miles.
What is the driving distance from Juazeiro do Norte to Santo Antônio de Jesus?
About 445 miles (716 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 Juazeiro do Norte to Santo Antônio de Jesus drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Juazeiro do Norte to Santo Antônio de Jesus?
In order: CE-060, PE-475, BR-116, BA-502 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Juazeiro do Norte to Santo Antônio de Jesus?
Closest to the road: Antiga Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora de Sant’Ana de Serrinha (church, mile 339, 0.4 mi from the route); Sertão Museum (university museum, mile 377, 0.1 mi from the route); Igreja Senhor dos Passos (church, mile 380, 0.7 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.