The Wayro route from Maceió to Itabuna is 547 miles (881 km), about 12 h 47 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 547 mi (881 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-424 → AL-101 → AL-220 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Maceió to Itabuna: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (514 mi) and AL-101 (11 mi) carry about 96% of the 547 miles. It runs through 3 states: Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Maceió to Itabuna, road by road
| 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 | 32–546 | 514 | Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia |
| local roads | 546–547 | 1 | Bahia |
- Mile 107 of this route: Alagoas → Sergipe (state line)
- Mile 235 of this route: Sergipe → Bahia (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itabuna
- 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), Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (mile 157), Grotto of Pedra Furada (mile 157), Museu Historico de Sergipe (mile 171), Conjunto Urbanístico e Paisagístico da Cidade de São Félix (mile 360)
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.
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.
Conjunto Urbanístico e Paisagístico da Cidade de São Félix
Protected by Brazil's national heritage institute IPHAN since 2012, this urban and landscape ensemble covers the historic buildings of São Félix, a town in Bahia.
Once you reach Itabuna
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.
More drives to Itabuna
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 does it take to drive from Maceió to Itabuna?
About 12 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 547 miles.
What is the driving distance from Maceió to Itabuna?
About 547 miles (881 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 Itabuna 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 Itabuna?
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 Itabuna?
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); Conjunto Urbanístico e Paisagístico da Cidade de São Félix (historic site, mile 360, 2 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.