Olinda to Itabaiana is about 329 road miles (530 km): roughly 7 h 16 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 329 mi (530 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-008 → BR-101 → SE-429 → SE-090 → SE-160 → BR-235 |
| States on the route | Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the Olinda to Itabaiana drive plays out
BR-101 (286 mi) and BR-235 (15 mi) carry about 91% of the 329 miles. It runs through 3 states: Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Olinda to Itabaiana, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Pernambuco |
| connecting roads | 6–7 | 1 | Pernambuco |
| PE-008 | 7–14 | 7 | Pernambuco |
| BR-101 | 14–300 | 286 | Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe |
| SE-429 | 300–303 | 3 | Sergipe |
| SE-090 | 303–308 | 5 | Sergipe |
| SE-160 | 308–313 | 5 | Sergipe |
| BR-235 | 313–328 | 15 | Sergipe |
| local roads | 328–329 | 1 | Sergipe |
- Mile 96 of this route: Pernambuco → Alagoas (state line)
- Mile 252 of this route: Alagoas → Sergipe (state line)
What to see on the way from Olinda to Itabaiana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Palacete da Baronesa (mile 180), Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (mile 303), Serra de Itabaiana National Park (mile 320)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia de Boa Viagem (mile 11), Praia do Paiva (mile 21), Gaibu beach (mile 22), Serra de Itabaiana National Park (mile 320)
- Museums and history: Palacete da Baronesa (mile 180), Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (mile 303), Grotto of Pedra Furada (mile 304)
Praia de Boa Viagem
Running about eight kilometers in Recife's southern zone, Praia de Boa Viagem is an urban beach between Praia do Pina to the north and Praia de Piedade to the south.
Praia do Paiva
About 28 km from Recife in Cabo de Santo Agostinho, Praia do Paiva is a beach lined with dense coconut groves, blue sea and light sand.
Gaibu beach
Gaibu Beach (Praia de Gaibu) lies in the municipality of Cabo de Santo Agostinho on the Pernambuco coast and ranks among the better-known beaches there. Its name comes from Tupi and means "valley of the spring."
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.
Serra de Itabaiana National Park
Serra de Itabaiana National Park is a national park in the Brazilian state of Sergipe.
More drives to Itabaiana
- Aracaju to Itabaiana
- Salvador to Itabaiana
- Ilhéus to Itabaiana
- Arapiraca to Itabaiana
- Garanhuns to Itabaiana
- Caruaru to Itabaiana
From Olinda to other places in Brazil
- Olinda to Vitória de Santo Antão
- Olinda to Arapiraca
- Olinda to Lagarto
- Olinda to Alagoinhas
- Olinda to Praia do Forte
- Olinda to Santo Antônio de Jesus
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Olinda to Itabaiana?
About 7 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 329 miles.
How far is Itabaiana from Olinda by car?
About 329 miles (530 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 Olinda to Itabaiana drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Olinda to Itabaiana?
In order: PE-008, BR-101, SE-429, SE-090, SE-160 and BR-235. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Olinda to Itabaiana?
Closest to the road: Palacete da Baronesa (historic palace, mile 180, 0.7 mi from the route); Parish Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (church, mile 303, 0.7 mi from the route); Serra de Itabaiana National Park (national park, mile 320, 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.