Olinda to Mossoró is about 317 road miles (510 km): roughly 7 h 47 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 317 mi (510 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | PE-015 → BR-101 → PB-071 → RN-120 → BR-226 → BR-304 |
| States on the route | Pernambuco, Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Olinda–Mossoró drive in a few lines
BR-304 (126 mi) and BR-101 (94 mi) carry about 69% of the 317 miles. It runs through 3 states: Pernambuco, Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Olinda to Mossoró
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Pernambuco |
| PE-015 | 1–7 | 6 | Pernambuco |
| BR-101 | 7–101 | 94 | Pernambuco, Paraíba |
| connecting roads | 101–102 | 1 | Paraíba |
| PB-071 | 102–131 | 29 | Paraíba, Rio Grande do Norte |
| connecting roads | 131–133 | 2 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| RN-120 | 133–167 | 34 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| BR-226 | 167–171 | 4 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| RN-120 | 171–188 | 17 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| BR-304 | 188–314 | 126 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| local roads | 314–317 | 3 | Rio Grande do Norte |
- Mile 39 of this route: Pernambuco → Paraíba (state line)
- Mile 130 of this route: Paraíba → Rio Grande do Norte (state line)
What to see on the way from Olinda to Mossoró
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo (mile 35), Açu National Forest (mile 275)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual do Aratu (mile 63), Açu National Forest (mile 275)
- Museums and history: Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo (mile 35)
Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo
Standing in central Goiana, this church of the Third Order of Carmel has been the setting for many episodes in the history of the town and of Pernambuco, and IPHAN has protected it as national heritage since 1938.
Parque Estadual do Aratu
Parque Estadual do Aratu is a fully protected state conservation unit in the Brazilian state of Paraíba.
Church and Convent of the Third Order of Our Lady of Carmo
On Dom Adauto Square in João Pessoa's historic center, this Carmelite complex groups the Church of Our Lady of Carmo, the Episcopal Palace and the 18th-century Church of Santa Teresa de Jesus.
Açu National Forest
The Açu National Forest is a national forest, a protected area in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte.
Arriving in Mossoró
Catedral de Santa Luzia de Mossoró
Facing Praça Vigário Antônio Joaquim in central Mossoró, the Catedral de Santa Luzia is the diocesan cathedral, dedicated to Saint Lucy, patron of the city.
Memorial da Resistência Mossoroense
Exhibits at this Mossoró memorial cover the cangaço and the town's 1927 resistance to Lampião's band, which tried to invade it, spread over three floors with four thematic modules.
More drives to Mossoró
From Olinda to other places in Brazil
- Olinda to Vitória de Santo Antão
- Olinda to Arapiraca
- Olinda to Itabaiana
- Olinda to Lagarto
- Olinda to Alagoinhas
- Olinda to Praia do Forte
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Olinda to Mossoró?
About 7 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 317 miles.
How far is Mossoró from Olinda by car?
About 317 miles (510 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 Mossoró 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 Olinda to Mossoró use?
In order: PE-015, BR-101, PB-071, RN-120, BR-226 and BR-304. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Olinda to Mossoró?
Closest to the road: Igreja da Ordem Terceira do Carmo (church, mile 35, 0.7 mi from the route); Church and Convent of the Third Order of Our Lady of Carmo (convent, mile 66, 3 mi from the route); Açu National Forest (protected area, mile 275, 0.7 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.