The Wayro route from Maceió to Ilhéus is 551 miles (886 km), about 12 h 50 min of driving without 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 551 mi (886 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-424 → AL-101 → AL-220 → BR-101 → BR-420 → BR-242 → BA-001 |
| States on the route | Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Maceió to Ilhéus is like
BR-101 (326 mi) and BA-001 (147 mi) carry about 86% of the 551 miles. It runs through 3 states: Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Maceió to Ilhéus
| 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 | 32–358 | 326 | Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia |
| connecting roads | 358–360 | 2 | Bahia |
| BR-420 | 360–382 | 22 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 382–383 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-242 | 383–388 | 5 | Bahia |
| local roads | 388–399 | 11 | Bahia |
| BA-001 | 399–546 | 147 | Bahia |
| local roads | 546–551 | 5 | Bahia |
- Mile 107 of this route: Alagoas → Sergipe (state line)
- Mile 235 of this route: Sergipe → Bahia (state line)
Places worth a stop between Maceió and Ilhéus
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia do Francês (mile 12), Igreja do Senhor São Félix (mile 361), Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré de Camamú (mile 405)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Francês (mile 12), Praia do Gunga (mile 19), Serra do Conduru State Park (mile 528)
- Museums and history: Museu Historico de Sergipe (mile 171), Igreja do Senhor São Félix (mile 361), Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré de Camamú (mile 405), Engenho de Baixo (mile 406), Convent and Church of Saint Anthony (mile 442)
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.
Museu Historico de Sergipe
In the old Provincial Palace on Praça São Francisco in São Cristóvão's UNESCO-listed historic center, the Sergipe Historical Museum opened in 1960 and holds more than 5,000 historical and artistic items.
Igreja do Senhor São Félix
Dedicated to Saint Felix, the Igreja do Senhor São Félix is a Catholic church on a corner of Praça João Pessoa in the central area of São Félix, Bahia.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré de Camamú
On Praça Almirante Muniz in the city of Nazaré, Bahia, the Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré de Camamu is a church now known as the Igreja de São Roque.
Engenho de Baixo
Engenho de Baixo is a building in the municipality of Aratuípe, Bahia, believed from its architecture to have been built in the early 19th century.
Convent and Church of Saint Anthony
Consecrated in 1650, the Convent and Church of Saint Anthony in Cairu, Bahia, is a 17th-century Catholic complex whose construction likely began early that century.
Serra do Conduru State Park
Serra do Conduru State Park in Bahia protects a stretch of Atlantic Forest that is regenerating after damage caused by human activity.
Once you reach Ilhéus
Palácio do Paranaguá
This historic building in Ilhéus, Bahia, honors the Marquis of Paranaguá, the provincial president whose 1881 law raised the town of São Jorge dos Ilhéus to city status.
Teatro Municipal de Ilhéus
Opened in December 1932, the Teatro Municipal de Ilhéus is a performance venue in the city of Ilhéus, Bahia.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Ilhéus
St. Sebastian Cathedral, also called Ilhéus Cathedral, stands in the historic center of Ilhéus, Bahia, and is the Catholic cathedral of the Diocese of Ilhéus.
More drives to Ilhéus
- Feira de Santana to Ilhéus
- Salvador to Ilhéus
- Cariacica to Ilhéus
- Vitória to Ilhéus
- Aracaju to Ilhéus
- Arapiraca to Ilhéus
From Maceió to other places in Brazil
- Maceió to Arapiraca
- Maceió to Aracaju
- Maceió to Itabaiana
- Maceió to João Pessoa
- Maceió to Praia do Forte
- Maceió to Santo Antônio de Jesus
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Maceió to Ilhéus?
About 12 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 551 miles.
How far is Ilhéus from Maceió by car?
About 551 miles (886 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 Ilhéus drive?
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 Maceió to Ilhéus use?
In order: BR-424, AL-101, AL-220, BR-101, BR-420, BR-242 and BA-001. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Maceió and Ilhéus?
Closest to the road: Praia do Francês (beach, mile 12, 0.6 mi from the route); Igreja do Senhor São Félix (church, mile 361, 0.2 mi from the route); Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Nazaré de Camamú (church, mile 405, 0.4 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.