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Distance from Recife to Maceio

N Recife → Maceio
Road distance
144.9 km
Recife to Maceio is a practical regional trip, covering about 144.9 km in roughly 2 hrs 24 min. It also crosses a provincial boundary.
Geodesic Direct point-to-point reference
6,783.7 km
Road multiplier Route-to-direct distance ratio
0.02×
Navigation steps Instruction count in route set
28
Info Travel board
Travel time
2 hrs 24 min
End point
Avenida Fernandes Lima
Return: 4 hrs 48 min
Rolling runtime Engine-calculated drive duration
144 min
Average velocity Distance over route runtime
60.4 km/h
Stop-adjusted ETA 1 planned rest stop
2 hrs 39 min
Fuel Service sign
Estimated fuel cost - 7.2 L/100km
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R291.58
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R292.72
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R291.26
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R305.24
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R384.72
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R386.23
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R384.30
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R402.75
93 Petrol R27.95 / litre
R506.21
95 Petrol R28.06 / litre
R508.20
Diesel 500ppm R27.92 / litre
R505.66
Diesel 50ppm R29.26 / litre
R529.93
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🧭 Route vector
Compass bearing
278° W
Forward azimuth heading
Return heading Reverse azimuth
98° E
Coordinate delta Lat / Lon shift
North-East
Start coords Origin point
-34.0224, 25.6826
End coords Destination point
-9.6477, -35.7339
Taxi Transport options
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Route class Operational trip category
Long-distance
Operator type Service format
Minibus taxi
Weather 16 °C Recife Light Showers View Forecast → 25 °C Maceio Showers View Forecast →
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Travel modes
Recife → Maceio
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Car
144.9 km
2 hrs 24 min
Road route
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Two-wheeler
144.9 km
~2 hrs 13 min
65 km/h avg
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144.9 km 2 hrs 24 min
Start Recife
Finish Maceio
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Destination
Driving route
Navigation sign

Turn-by-turn directions

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  1. Start your journey
    0.1 km
  2. Turn left onto Rua Antonio da Rocha Cavalcante
    0.2 km
  3. Continue straight onto Rua Julio Belo
    0.5 km
  4. Continue straight onto Rua Onze de Abril
    0.2 km
  5. At the end of the road, turn right onto Rua Doutor João Coimbra Neto
    0.1 km
  6. Continue left onto Rua Doutor João Coimbra Neto
    0.0 km
  7. Turn left onto Rodovia PE-060
    1.4 km
  8. Continue straight onto Rodovia AL - 101 Norte
    1.0 km
  9. Go straight onto Rodovia AL-101 Norte
    0.4 km
  10. Continue straight onto Rodovia AL - 101 Norte
    22.1 km
  11. Continue straight
    36.7 km
  12. Continue straight
    29.5 km
  13. Continue straight
    12.8 km
  14. Continue straight
    8.2 km
  15. Turn left onto Rua da Mangueira
    0.1 km
  16. Continue slight right onto Rua do Norte
    0.1 km
  17. Continue straight onto Avenida Antônio Reinaldo
    1.3 km
  18. Continue straight onto Rua 19 de Setembro
    0.2 km
  19. Turn right onto Loteamento Porto Belo
    0.8 km
  20. Turn left
    21.7 km
  21. Turn slight right onto Avenida Comendador Gustavo Paiva
    0.2 km
  22. Continue straight onto Rua Isidóro Jerônimo da Roch
    0.2 km
  23. Turn slight left towards AL-101
    0.0 km
  24. Go straight onto Avenida Comendador Gustavo Paiva
    4.2 km
  25. Turn right onto Avenida Governador Afrânio Lages towards Farol
    2.4 km
  26. Take the ramp slight right towards BR-104
    0.1 km
  27. Turn right onto Avenida Fernandes Lima
    0.2 km
  28. You have arrived at your destination
    0.0 km
Routes ↩ Maceio → Recife Recife to Johannesburg Recife to Pretoria Recife to Cape Town Recife to Durban Johannesburg to Maceio Pretoria to Maceio Cape Town to Maceio
Stop Stopover sign
Halfway point
72.6 km
Eastern Cape to Alagoas
Mid-route position Road corridor partition
50 / 50
Time partition Start / finish split
1 hr 12 min • 1 hr 12 min
Waypoint reference Nearest route marker
Eastern Cape to Alagoas
Vec Consumption & emissions
Consumption & emissions profile
10.4 L needed
Highly direct • 7.2 L/100km baseline
CO2 emitted Estimated tailpipe output
24.1 kg
Fuel mass Approximate tank weight
7.8 kg
Cost per km Based on 95 Petrol
R2.02
Directness index As-the-crow-flies ratio
4682%
☀ Solar data
Daylight window at Maceio
10:33 – 22:08
Outside daylight hours
Solar noonHighest sun position
16:21
Total daylightUsable driving light
11 hrs 35 min
Light remainingUntil sunset
11 hrs 42 min
SunriseDawn break
10:33
Fin Tax & wear
Wear & SARS deduction
R605.64
Single trip SARS allowance
SARS rate R4.18/km fixed rate
R4.18/km
Tyre wear Estimated tread cost
R2.90
Service wear Oil & filter allocation
R28.98
Total trip wear Excludes fuel & tolls
R637.51
Nav Maneuver index
Navigation complexity
Low (0)
Turn difficulty rating
Roundabouts Multi-path navigation
0
Lane merges Yield required
0
Complex forks Path selection
0
Highway exits Deceleration zones
0
Route atlas

Atlas Route Specification

Route sheet

ZA-ATLAS
Origin Recife -34.02238, 25.68258
Midpoint
72.6 km
Total: 144.9 km
Midpoint 72.6 km
144.9 km 2 hrs 24 min
Destination Maceio End: Avenida Fernandes Lima -9.64768, -35.73393

Route sheet

Route class Interprovincial corridor
Province span Eastern Cape to Alagoas
One-way road span 144.9 km
Return-cycle span 289.8 km
Traversal time 2 hrs 24 min
Maneuver count 28
Maneuver density 19.3 /100 km
Midpoint chainage 72.6 km

Coordinate frame

Start -34.02238, 25.68258
Midpoint -9.17879, -35.55331
End -9.64768, -35.73393
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Questions 8
How far is Recife from Maceio? +
Recife is about 144.9 km from Maceio by road.
How long does it take from Recife to Maceio? +
The drive usually takes about 2 hrs 24 min depending on traffic, stops, and road conditions.
Is it possible to drive from Recife to Maceio in one day? +
Yes, for many drivers this can be done in one day.
Is taxi available from Recife to Maceio? +
Taxi may be available, but for this route it is better to confirm the latest fare at the local taxi rank.
What's the estimated fuel amount from Recife to Maceio? +
Using an estimated consumption of 7.2 L/100km for this route, 93 Petrol is about R291.58 (R27.95 / litre), 95 Petrol is about R292.72 (R28.06 / litre), Diesel 500ppm is about R291.26 (R27.92 / litre), Diesel 50ppm is about R305.24 (R29.26 / litre). Actual fuel spend can vary by vehicle, traffic and driving style.
Are there any tollgates from Recife to Maceio? +
No tollgates are currently matched for this route.
What is the route verdict for this trip? +
Practical regional trip: This route is very manageable in one day and usually works well as a same-day return.
Is there a road note for this route? +
This is a regional road trip that can usually work as a same-day return. Take a short break about every 2 hours if possible. This route crosses a provincial boundary. This route looks more local or regional, but always check signs and road conditions on the day.
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Towns along the route

Rua Antonio da Rocha Cavalcante
From Recife To Maceio
Rua Julio Belo
From Recife To Maceio
Rua Onze de Abril
From Recife To Maceio
Rua Doutor João Coimbra Neto
From Recife To Maceio
Rodovia PE-060
From Recife To Maceio
Rodovia AL - 101 Norte
From Recife To Maceio
Rua da Mangueira
From Recife To Maceio
Rua do Norte
From Recife To Maceio
Avenida Antônio Reinaldo
From Recife To Maceio
Rua 19 de Setembro
From Recife To Maceio

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