Maceió to Morro de São Paulo is about 440 road miles (708 km): roughly 10 h 2 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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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 | 440 mi (708 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-424 → AL-101 → AL-220 → BR-101 → BR-420 → BR-242 → BA-001 → BA-887 → BA-885 |
| States on the route | Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Maceió to Morro de São Paulo
BR-101 (326 mi) and BA-001 (30 mi) carry about 81% of the 440 miles. It runs through 3 states: Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Maceió to Morro de São Paulo
| 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 | 399–429 | 30 | Bahia |
| BA-887 | 429–434 | 5 | Bahia |
| BA-885 | 434–437 | 3 | Bahia |
| local roads | 437–440 | 3 | Bahia |
- Mile 107 of this route: Alagoas → Sergipe (state line)
- Mile 235 of this route: Sergipe → Bahia (state line)
Stops between Maceió and Morro de São Paulo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia do Francês (mile 12), Parish Church of Our Lady of the Rosary (mile 361), Parish Church of Saint Bartholomew (mile 375), Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 407)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Francês (mile 12), Praia do Gunga (mile 19)
- Museums and history: Museu Historico de Sergipe (mile 171), Parish Church of Our Lady of the Rosary (mile 361), Engenho Vitória (mile 365), Parish Church of Saint Bartholomew (mile 375), Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 407)
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.
Parish Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
Construction of the Parish Church of Our Lady of the Rosary in Cachoeira, Bahia, began in the late 17th century and was completed in the 1750s, likely in 1754.
Engenho Vitória
On the banks of the Paraguaçu River in the countryside of Cachoeira, Bahia, Engenho Vitória is a sugarcane mill founded in the 19th century.
Parish Church of Saint Bartholomew
Dedicated to Bartholomew the Apostle, this 17th-century Catholic church in Maragogipe, Bahia, belongs to the Archdiocese of São Salvador da Bahia.
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
In the historic center of Nazaré, Bahia, the Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is an 18th-century Catholic chapel listed as national cultural heritage by IPHAN in 1962.
When you get to Morro de São Paulo
Fortified System of São Paulo Hill
At the northwest tip of Tinharé Island in Cairu, Bahia, the Fortified System of São Paulo Hill is a group of batteries and forts rather than a single fortress.
More drives to Morro de São Paulo
- Eunápolis to Morro de São Paulo
- Porto Seguro to Morro de São Paulo
- Feira de Santana to Morro de São Paulo
- Alagoinhas to Morro de São Paulo
- Praia do Forte to Morro de São Paulo
- Salvador to Morro de São Paulo
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 Morro de São Paulo?
About 10 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 440 miles.
How far is Morro de São Paulo from Maceió by car?
About 440 miles (708 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 Morro de São Paulo 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 Morro de São Paulo use?
In order: BR-424, AL-101, AL-220, BR-101, BR-420, BR-242, BA-001, BA-887 and BA-885. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Maceió to Morro de São Paulo?
Closest to the road: Praia do Francês (beach, mile 12, 0.6 mi from the route); Parish Church of Our Lady of the Rosary (church, mile 361, 0.4 mi from the route); Capela de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (church, mile 407, 0.3 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.