By road, Recife and Campina Grande are about 119 miles (192 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 58 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 119 mi (192 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-232 → BR-408 → PE-090 → APE-088 → PE-088 → BR-104 |
| States on the route | Pernambuco, Paraíba |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Recife to Campina Grande is like
BR-408 (25 mi) and PE-090 (23 mi) carry about 40% of the 119 miles. It runs through 2 states: Pernambuco, Paraíba. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Recife to Campina Grande: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Pernambuco |
| BR-232 | 2–8 | 6 | Pernambuco |
| connecting roads | 8–9 | 1 | Pernambuco |
| BR-408 | 9–34 | 25 | Pernambuco |
| connecting roads | 34–36 | 2 | Pernambuco |
| PE-090 | 36–59 | 23 | Pernambuco |
| APE-088 | 59–63 | 4 | Pernambuco |
| PE-088 | 63–73 | 10 | Pernambuco, Paraíba |
| local roads | 73–102 | 29 | Paraíba |
| connecting roads | 102–104 | 2 | Paraíba |
| BR-104 | 104–116 | 12 | Paraíba |
| local roads | 116–119 | 3 | Paraíba |
- Mile 72 of this route: Pernambuco → Paraíba (state line)
What to see on the way from Recife to Campina Grande
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardim Botânico do Recife (mile 7), Museu da Cachaça (mile 41)
- Museums and history: Jardim Botânico do Recife (mile 7), Oficina Brennand (mile 10), Museu da Cachaça (mile 41)
Jardim Botânico do Recife
Recife's Botanical Garden runs environmental education with nature walks, a permanent Atlantic Forest exhibit, environmental films and visits to its medicinal and forest plant nurseries.
Oficina Brennand
Created by Pernambuco artist Francisco Brennand, the Oficina Brennand (Oficina Cerâmica Francisco Brennand) is an art museum in Recife whose buildings carry his name.
Museu da Cachaça
Museu da Cachaça is a museum located in the town of Lagoa do Carro, in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco.
Once you reach Campina Grande
History and Technology Museum of Algodão
Housed in Campina Grande's old railway station, opened in 1907, the Cotton Museum (Museu do Algodão) preserves the memory of cotton culture in the state of Paraíba.
Bodocongó Water
Built when Campina Grande's Açude Velho and Açude Novo could no longer meet demand, the Açude de Bodocongó is a reservoir far from the center that could serve outlying residents.
Severino Cabral Municipal Theatre
Considered a cultural symbol of Campina Grande in Paraíba, the Severino Cabral Municipal Theatre hosts a range of events and talks in the city.
More drives to Campina Grande
From Recife to other places in Brazil
- Recife to Aracaju
- Recife to Itabaiana
- Recife to Praia do Forte
- Recife to Santo Antônio de Jesus
- Recife to Pipa Beach
- Recife to Parnamirim
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Recife to Campina Grande?
About 2 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 119 miles.
What is the driving distance from Recife to Campina Grande?
About 119 miles (192 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 Recife to Campina Grande 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 Recife to Campina Grande use?
In order: BR-232, BR-408, PE-090, APE-088, PE-088 and BR-104. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Recife and Campina Grande?
Closest to the road: Jardim Botânico do Recife (museum, mile 7, 0.2 mi from the route); Oficina Brennand (museum, mile 10, 1 mi from the route); Museu da Cachaça (museum, mile 41, 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.