Plan on about 8 h 50 min of driving for the 397-mile (639 km) trip from Maceió to Santo Antônio de Jesus, before any 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 397 mi (639 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 50 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 15.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Maceió to Santo Antônio de Jesus: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (363 mi) and AL-101 (11 mi) carry about 94% of the 397 miles. It runs through 3 states: Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Maceió and Santo Antônio de Jesus
| 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 | 32–395 | 363 | Alagoas, Sergipe, Bahia |
| local roads | 395–397 | 2 | 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 Santo Antônio de Jesus
- 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), Grotto of Pedra Furada (mile 157), Parish Church of Nossa Senhora do Socorro (mile 160), Museu Historico de Sergipe (mile 171), Chapel of Our Lady of Help (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.
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.
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.
Chapel of Our Lady of Help
Built in the 17th century as part of the Adorno family sugar plantation, the Chapel of Our Lady of Help in Cachoeira, Bahia, is home to the Brotherhood of Our Lady of Help.
More drives to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Linhares to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Salvador to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Ilhéus to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Aracaju to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Arapiraca to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Garanhuns to Santo Antônio de Jesus
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 Morro de São Paulo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Maceió to Santo Antônio de Jesus?
About 8 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 397 miles.
What is the driving distance from Maceió to Santo Antônio de Jesus?
About 397 miles (639 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.
Is it safe to drive from Maceió to Santo Antônio de Jesus?
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 Santo Antônio de Jesus?
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 Santo Antônio de Jesus?
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.