Maceió to Jequié is about 506 road miles (814 km): roughly 11 h 36 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 506 mi (814 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-424 → AL-101 → AL-220 → BR-101 → BR-324 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Maceió–Jequié drive in a few lines
BR-101 (305 mi) and BR-116 (152 mi) carry about 90% of the 506 miles. It runs through 3 states: Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Maceió to Jequié
| 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 | 32–337 | 305 | Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia |
| connecting roads | 337–338 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-324 | 338–352 | 14 | Bahia |
| BR-116 | 352–504 | 152 | Bahia |
| local roads | 504–506 | 2 | Bahia |
- Mile 107 of this route: Alagoas → Sergipe (state line)
- Mile 235 of this route: Sergipe → Bahia (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Maceió and Jequié
- 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), Museu Historico de Sergipe (mile 171)
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.
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.
Municipal Market of Feira de Santana
Also known as the Market of Popular Arts, the Municipal Market of Feira de Santana is a public market commissioned by the city in 1901 and opened in 1915.
More drives to Jequié
- Porto Seguro to Jequié
- Linhares to Jequié
- Ipatinga to Jequié
- Colatina to Jequié
- Serra to Jequié
- Salvador to Jequié
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 Jequié?
About 11 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 506 miles.
How far is Jequié from Maceió by car?
About 506 miles (814 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 Jequié 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 Jequié?
In order: BR-424, AL-101, AL-220, BR-101, BR-324 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Maceió to Jequié?
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.