Maceió to Aracaju is about 168 road miles (270 km): roughly 3 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 168 mi (270 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-424 → AL-101 → AL-220 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Alagoas, Sergipe |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Maceió to Aracaju: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (130 mi) and AL-101 (11 mi) carry about 84% of the 168 miles. It runs through 2 states: Alagoas, Sergipe. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Maceió to Aracaju
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Alagoas |
| BR-424 | 1–10 | 9 | Alagoas |
| AL-101 | 10–21 | 11 | Alagoas |
| AL-220 | 21–32 | 11 | Alagoas |
| BR-101 | 32–162 | 130 | Alagoas, Sergipe |
| local roads | 162–168 | 6 | Sergipe |
- Mile 107 of this route: Alagoas → Sergipe (state line)
What to see on the way from Maceió to Aracaju
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia do Francês (mile 12), Palacete da Baronesa (mile 35), Parish Church of Nossa Senhora do Socorro (mile 160)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Francês (mile 12), Praia do Gunga (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Palacete da Baronesa (mile 35), Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (mile 157), Parish Church of Nossa Senhora do Socorro (mile 160)
Praia do Francês
Praia do Francês is a beach in the municipality of Marechal Deodoro, Alagoas, and a well-known spot among local residents.
Praia do Gunga
About 20 miles south of Maceió in Alagoas, Praia do Gunga is a beach often counted among Brazil's most beautiful.
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.
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.
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.
When you get to Aracaju
Galeria de Artes Álvaro Santos
Founded in 1966, Galeria de Artes Álvaro Santos is a public contemporary art gallery on Olímpio Campos Square in central Aracaju, Sergipe.
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Aracaju
Also known as the Metropolitan Cathedral of Aracaju, this Roman Catholic church in Aracaju, Sergipe, is dedicated to Our Lady of Conception.
Palácio Inácio Barbosa
Dating from the early 20th century, Palácio Inácio Barbosa in Aracaju is named for Inácio Joaquim Barbosa, founder of Sergipe's capital.
More drives to Aracaju
From Maceió to other places in Brazil
- Maceió to Arapiraca
- Maceió to Itabaiana
- Maceió to João Pessoa
- Maceió to Praia do Forte
- Maceió to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Maceió to Morro de São Paulo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Maceió to Aracaju?
About 3 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 168 miles.
How far is Aracaju from Maceió by car?
About 168 miles (270 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 Maceió to Aracaju drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Maceió to Aracaju?
In order: BR-424, AL-101, AL-220 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Maceió to Aracaju?
Closest to the road: Praia do Francês (beach, mile 12, 0.6 mi from the route); Palacete da Baronesa (historic palace, mile 35, 0.6 mi from the route); Parish Church of Nossa Senhora do Socorro (church, mile 160, 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.