Parnamirim to Canoa Quebrada is about 227 road miles (366 km): roughly 5 h 42 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:
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| Total distance | 227 mi (366 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-304 → BR-226 → BR-104 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Norte, Ceará |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Parnamirim–Canoa Quebrada drive in a few lines
BR-104 (88 mi) and BR-226 (66 mi) carry about 68% of the 227 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio Grande do Norte, Ceará. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Parnamirim and Canoa Quebrada
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| BR-304 | 3–9 | 6 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| BR-226 | 9–75 | 66 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| BR-104 | 75–163 | 88 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| connecting roads | 163–164 | 1 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| local roads | 164–170 | 6 | Rio Grande do Norte |
| BR-304 | 170–221 | 51 | Rio Grande do Norte, Ceará |
| local roads | 221–227 | 6 | Ceará |
- Mile 191 of this route: Rio Grande do Norte → Ceará (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Canoa Quebrada
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Açu National Forest (mile 126), Catedral de Santa Luzia de Mossoró (mile 167), Memorial da Resistência Mossoroense (mile 167)
- Nature and outdoors: Açu National Forest (mile 126), Furna Feia National Park (mile 183)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Santa Luzia de Mossoró (mile 167), Memorial da Resistência Mossoroense (mile 167)
Açu National Forest
The Açu National Forest is a national forest, a protected area in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Norte.
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.
Furna Feia National Park
Furna Feia National Park in Rio Grande do Norte protects an extensive cave system.
In Canoa Quebrada itself
Canoa Quebrada
About 164 km from Fortaleza in the municipality of Aracati, Canoa Quebrada is a fishing village and beach resort set among dunes and cliffs on Ceará's east coast.
Praia de Majorlândia
About 12 km from the center of Aracati and 6 km from neighboring Canoa Quebrada, Praia de Majorlândia is a beach on the Ceará coast, 170 km from Fortaleza.
More drives to Canoa Quebrada
- Campina Grande to Canoa Quebrada
- Olinda to Canoa Quebrada
- Recife to Canoa Quebrada
- Garanhuns to Canoa Quebrada
- Cabo de Santo Agostinho to Canoa Quebrada
- Paulo Afonso to Canoa Quebrada
From Parnamirim to other places in Brazil
- Parnamirim to Cabo de Santo Agostinho
- Parnamirim to Vitória de Santo Antão
- Parnamirim to Garanhuns
- Parnamirim to Arapiraca
- Parnamirim to Itabaiana
- Parnamirim to Lagarto
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Parnamirim to Canoa Quebrada?
About 5 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 227 miles.
What is the driving distance from Parnamirim to Canoa Quebrada?
About 227 miles (366 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 Parnamirim to Canoa Quebrada?
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 Parnamirim to Canoa Quebrada use?
In order: BR-304, BR-226 and BR-104. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Parnamirim and Canoa Quebrada?
Closest to the road: Açu National Forest (protected area, mile 126, 0.7 mi from the route); Memorial da Resistência Mossoroense (museum, mile 167, 0.2 mi from the route); Catedral de Santa Luzia de Mossoró (cathedral, mile 167, 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.