Driving from Paramaribo to São Luís
São Luís lies 1,525 km (948 mi) south-east of Paramaribo, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 23 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 1,861 km (1,156 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Paramaribo | São Luís | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Suriname | Brazil |
| Population | 223,757 | 917,237 |
| Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) | 29 m (95 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Paramaribo) | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) |
What changes when you arrive in São Luís
Crossing from Suriname into Brazil: money changes from the Dollar to the Real (BRL); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, IEC 60906-1; the dialling code becomes +55; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648833 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648834.
Where to book car hire from Paramaribo to São Luís
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Staying in São Luís
Our booking partner lists 277 places to stay in São Luís. Of the 117 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (63), and 2 are five-star. Across 66 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 86,920 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in São Luís
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Common questions
How far is São Luís from Paramaribo?
1,525 km (948 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Paramaribo; by road roughly 1,861 km (1,156 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paramaribo to São Luís by car?
About 23 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paramaribo and São Luís?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in São Luís?
The Real (BRL).
Where can I stay in São Luís?
Our booking partner lists 277 places to stay in São Luís, 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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.