Maceió to Itabaiana is about 185 road miles (297 km): roughly 4 h 5 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 185 mi (297 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-424 → AL-101 → AL-220 → BR-101 → SE-429 → SE-090 → SE-160 → BR-235 |
| States on the route | Alagoas, Sergipe |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Maceió–Itabaiana drive in a few lines
BR-101 (123 mi) and BR-235 (15 mi) carry about 75% of the 185 miles. It runs through 2 states: Alagoas, Sergipe. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Maceió to Itabaiana: the road sequence
| 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 | 32–155 | 123 | Alagoas, Sergipe |
| SE-429 | 155–158 | 3 | Sergipe |
| SE-090 | 158–163 | 5 | Sergipe |
| SE-160 | 163–168 | 5 | Sergipe |
| BR-235 | 168–183 | 15 | Sergipe |
| local roads | 183–185 | 2 | Sergipe |
- Mile 107 of this route: Alagoas → Sergipe (state line)
What to see on the way from Maceió to Itabaiana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia do Francês (mile 12), Palacete da Baronesa (mile 35), Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (mile 158), Grotto of Pedra Furada (mile 159), Serra de Itabaiana National Park (mile 175)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Francês (mile 12), Praia do Gunga (mile 19), Serra de Itabaiana National Park (mile 175), Parque dos Falcões (mile 178)
- Museums and history: Palacete da Baronesa (mile 35), Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (mile 158), Grotto of Pedra Furada (mile 159)
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.
Grotto of Pedra Furada
About 5 km from the center of Laranjeiras, Sergipe, the Grotto of Pedra Furada is a limestone cave in the Machado district, one of 16 caves in the municipality.
Serra de Itabaiana National Park
Serra de Itabaiana National Park is a national park in the Brazilian state of Sergipe.
Parque dos Falcões
In Itabaiana, Sergipe, Parque dos Falcões is a center for breeding and preserving birds of prey, the only site in Brazil with Ibama authorization to breed them.
More drives to Itabaiana
- Aracaju to Itabaiana
- Salvador to Itabaiana
- Ilhéus to Itabaiana
- Arapiraca to Itabaiana
- Garanhuns to Itabaiana
- Caruaru to Itabaiana
From Maceió to other places in Brazil
- Maceió to Arapiraca
- Maceió to Aracaju
- 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 Itabaiana?
About 4 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 185 miles.
What is the driving distance from Maceió to Itabaiana?
About 185 miles (297 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 Itabaiana 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 Itabaiana use?
In order: BR-424, AL-101, AL-220, BR-101, SE-429, SE-090, SE-160 and BR-235. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Maceió and Itabaiana?
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 the Sacred Heart of Jesus (church, mile 158, 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.