The Wayro route from Mossoró to Garanhuns is 354 miles (570 km), about 7 h 56 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.”
| Total distance | 354 mi (570 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-110 → BR-226 → RN-118 → BR-427 → BR-230 → PE-280 → BR-232 → BR-424 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Mossoró to Garanhuns: the shape of the trip
BR-110 (171 mi) and BR-424 (54 mi) carry about 64% of the 354 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba, Pernambuco. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mossoró to Garanhuns, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| BR-110 | 4–52 | 48 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| BR-226 | 52–80 | 28 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| RN-118 | 80–119 | 39 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| BR-427 | 119–142 | 23 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| BR-110 | 142–162 | 20 | Rio Grande do Norte, Paraíba |
| BR-230 | 162–171 | 9 | Paraíba |
| connecting roads | 171–175 | 4 | Paraíba |
| BR-110 | 175–258 | 83 | Paraíba, Pernambuco |
| PE-280 | 258–263 | 5 | Pernambuco |
| BR-110 | 263–283 | 20 | Pernambuco |
| connecting roads | 283–284 | 1 | Pernambuco |
| BR-232 | 284–300 | 16 | Pernambuco |
| BR-424 | 300–354 | 54 | Pernambuco |
- Mile 145 of this route: Rio Grande do Norte → Paraíba (state line)
- Mile 196 of this route: Paraíba → Pernambuco (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Mossoró and Garanhuns
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Guia (mile 174)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Nacional da Serra do Teixeira (mile 185), Catimbau National Park (mile 304)
- Museums and history: St. Ann Cathedral, Caicó (mile 112), Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Guia (mile 174)
St. Ann Cathedral, Caicó
Standing on Monsenhor Walfredo Gurgel Square in the center of Caicó, Rio Grande do Norte, St. Ann Cathedral is a Catholic church.
Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Guia
The Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Guia is a Catholic church belonging to the Diocese of Patos in Paraíba, part of the Espinharas forania.
Parque Nacional da Serra do Teixeira
Created in June 2023, Serra do Teixeira National Park is a fully protected conservation area in Paraíba, spanning parts of Teixeira, Matureia, Imaculada and several other municipalities.
Catimbau National Park
Catimbau National Park in Pernambuco protects semi-arid caatinga with sandstone caverns and caves where prehistoric rock art has been found.
More drives to Garanhuns
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From Mossoró to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mossoró to Garanhuns?
About 7 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 354 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mossoró to Garanhuns?
About 354 miles (570 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 Mossoró to Garanhuns 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 Mossoró to Garanhuns use?
In order: BR-110, BR-226, RN-118, BR-427, BR-230, PE-280, BR-232 and BR-424. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mossoró to Garanhuns?
Closest to the road: St. Ann Cathedral, Caicó (cathedral, mile 112, 2 mi from the route); Catedral de Nossa Senhora da Guia (cathedral, mile 174, 0.5 mi from the route); Parque Nacional da Serra do Teixeira (national park, mile 185, 7 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.