By road, Porto Seguro and Lagarto are about 540 miles (869 km) apart, or roughly 13 h 42 min of driving.
- 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 | 540 mi (869 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-367 → BR-101 → SE-285 → SE-170 |
| States on the route | Bahia, Sergipe |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Porto Seguro–Lagarto drive in a few lines
BR-101 (462 mi) and BR-367 (38 mi) carry about 93% of the 540 miles. It runs through 2 states: Bahia, Sergipe. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Porto Seguro to Lagarto
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-367 | 1–39 | 38 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 39–42 | 3 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 42–504 | 462 | Bahia, Sergipe |
| SE-285 | 504–526 | 22 | Sergipe |
| SE-170 | 526–538 | 12 | Sergipe |
| local roads | 538–540 | 2 | Sergipe |
- Mile 485 of this route: Bahia → Sergipe (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Lagarto
- Nature and outdoors: Pau Brasil National Park (mile 14), Serra das Lontras National Park (mile 143)
- Museums and history: Museu Casa Verde (mile 171), Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira (mile 359), Church of the Old Seminary in Belém da Cachoeira (mile 361)
Pau Brasil National Park
Pau Brasil National Park, in the Brazilian state of Bahia, preserves a remnant of the Atlantic Forest biome.
Serra das Lontras National Park
In Bahia, Serra das Lontras National Park protects a rugged stretch of Atlantic Forest with a wide range of birds, several of them threatened with extinction.
Museu Casa Verde
Itabuna's Museu Casa Verde opened in May 1974 and reopened in 2008 after two years closed, under a partnership for revitalizing the space.
Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira
Listed by Brazil's national heritage institute IPHAN in 1971, the Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira takes in the historic buildings of Cachoeira, a town in Bahia.
Church of the Old Seminary in Belém da Cachoeira
Founded by the Jesuits in 1686 in Cachoeira, Bahia, this church and former seminary was the order's first school in Brazil outside Salvador.
More drives to Lagarto
- Ilhéus to Lagarto
- Eunápolis to Lagarto
- Arapiraca to Lagarto
- Garanhuns to Lagarto
- Olinda to Lagarto
- João Pessoa to Lagarto
From Porto Seguro to other places in Brazil
- Porto Seguro to Aracruz
- Porto Seguro to Muriaé
- Porto Seguro to Jequié
- Porto Seguro to Morro de São Paulo
- Porto Seguro to Alagoinhas
- Porto Seguro to Praia do Forte
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Porto Seguro to Lagarto?
About 13 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 540 miles.
How far is Lagarto from Porto Seguro by car?
About 540 miles (869 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 Porto Seguro to Lagarto?
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 Porto Seguro to Lagarto use?
In order: BR-367, BR-101, SE-285 and SE-170. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Porto Seguro to Lagarto?
Closest to the road: Museu Casa Verde (museum, mile 171, 1 mi from the route); Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira (historic site, mile 359, 2 mi from the route); Church of the Old Seminary in Belém da Cachoeira (church, mile 361, 2 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.