Plan on about 13 h 44 min of driving for the 542-mile (872 km) trip from Lagarto to Arraial d'Ajuda, before any stops.
- 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.”
| Distance | 542 mi (872 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | SE-170 → SE-285 → BR-101 → BR-367 → BA-001 → BA-986 |
| States on the route | Sergipe, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
What the drive from Lagarto to Arraial d'Ajuda is like
BR-101 (464 mi) and SE-285 (22 mi) carry about 90% of the 542 miles. It runs through 2 states: Sergipe, Bahia. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Lagarto to Arraial d'Ajuda
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Sergipe |
| SE-170 | 2–14 | 12 | Sergipe |
| SE-285 | 14–36 | 22 | Sergipe |
| BR-101 | 36–500 | 464 | Sergipe, Bahia |
| connecting roads | 500–501 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-367 | 501–521 | 20 | Bahia |
| BA-001 | 521–534 | 13 | Bahia |
| BA-986 | 534–542 | 8 | Bahia |
- Mile 57 of this route: Sergipe → Bahia (state line)
What to see on the way from Lagarto to Arraial d'Ajuda
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Lontras National Park (mile 396), Pau Brasil National Park (mile 526)
- Museums and history: Museu Casa Verde (mile 368)
Municipal Market of São Félix
Protected as a historic structure by the state of Bahia, the Municipal Market of São Félix is a public market building in São Félix.
Museu Casa Verde
Itabuna's Museu Casa Verde opened in May 1974 and reopened in 2008 after two years closed, under a partnership for revitalizing the space.
Serra das Lontras National Park
In Bahia, Serra das Lontras National Park protects a rugged stretch of Atlantic Forest with a wide range of birds, several of them threatened with extinction.
Pau Brasil National Park
Pau Brasil National Park, in the Brazilian state of Bahia, preserves a remnant of the Atlantic Forest biome.
Arriving in Arraial d'Ajuda
Reservas de Mata Atlântica da Costa do Descobrimento
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, the Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves in Bahia and Espírito Santo protect well-preserved remnants of the Atlantic Forest.
Porto Seguro Lighthouse
On a slope above the coast road about 1.5 km north of Porto Seguro, the Porto Seguro Lighthouse (Farol de Porto Seguro) marks the entrance to the channel sheltered by the reef.
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From Lagarto to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lagarto to Arraial d'Ajuda?
About 13 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 542 miles.
How far is Arraial d'Ajuda from Lagarto by car?
About 542 miles (872 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.
Is it safe to drive from Lagarto to Arraial d'Ajuda?
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 Lagarto to Arraial d'Ajuda use?
In order: SE-170, SE-285, BR-101, BR-367, BA-001 and BA-986. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Lagarto to Arraial d'Ajuda?
Closest to the road: Municipal Market of São Félix (market, mile 181, 2 mi from the route); Museu Casa Verde (museum, mile 368, 1 mi from the route); Serra das Lontras National Park (national park, mile 396, 3 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.