By road, Maceió and Arapiraca are about 80 miles (128 km) apart, or roughly 1 h 56 min of driving.
- 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 by road | 80 mi (128 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-424 → AL-101 → AL-220 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Alagoas |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Maceió to Arapiraca drive plays out
AL-220 (50 mi) and AL-101 (11 mi) carry about 76% of the 80 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Maceió to Arapiraca
| 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 | 32–38 | 6 | Alagoas |
| AL-220 | 38–77 | 39 | Alagoas |
| local roads | 77–80 | 3 | Alagoas |
Where to stop on the way to Arapiraca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia do Francês (mile 12), Palacete da Baronesa (mile 35)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Francês (mile 12), Praia do Gunga (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Palacete da Baronesa (mile 35)
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.
More drives to Arapiraca
- Aracaju to Arapiraca
- Feira de Santana to Arapiraca
- Salvador to Arapiraca
- Vitória da Conquista to Arapiraca
- Olinda to Arapiraca
- João Pessoa to Arapiraca
From Maceió to other places in Brazil
- Maceió to Aracaju
- 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 Arapiraca?
About 1 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 80 miles.
How far is Arapiraca from Maceió by car?
About 80 miles (128 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 Maceió to Arapiraca?
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 Arapiraca?
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 Arapiraca?
Closest to the road: Praia do Francês (beach, mile 12, 0.6 mi from the route); Praia do Gunga (beach, mile 19, 2 mi from the route); Palacete da Baronesa (historic palace, mile 35, 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.