Driving from Recife to Garanhuns
Garanhuns lies 201 km (125 mi) south-west of Recife, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 4 min without stops, over roughly 245 km (152 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Recife | Garanhuns | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.7 million | 151,803 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 950 m (3,117 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Postal codes | 50000-000 | 55290-000 |
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Staying in Garanhuns
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Common questions
How far is Garanhuns from Recife?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Recife; by road roughly 245 km (152 mi).
How long does it take to get from Recife to Garanhuns by car?
About 3 h 4 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Recife and Garanhuns?
No, both are on America/Recife at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.