Driving from Brasília to Petrolina
Petrolina lies 1,074 km (667 mi) north-east of Brasília, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 16 h 22 min without stops, over roughly 1,310 km (814 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Brasília | Petrolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 2.2 million | 418,444 |
| Elevation | 1,136 m (3,727 ft) | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Postal codes | 70000-000 | 56300-000 |
Where to book car hire from Brasília to Petrolina
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Staying in Petrolina
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in Petrolina. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (34). Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 12,283 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Petrolina from Brasília?
1,074 km (667 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Brasília; by road roughly 1,310 km (814 mi).
How long does it take to get from Brasília to Petrolina by car?
About 16 h 22 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Brasília and Petrolina?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Petrolina?
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in Petrolina, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.