Driving from Santa Maria to Porto Alegre
Porto Alegre lies 251 km (156 mi) east of Santa Maria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 3 h 50 min without stops, over roughly 307 km (191 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Santa Maria | Porto Alegre | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 271,735 | 1.5 million |
| Elevation | 146 m (479 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 59464-000–97000-000 | 90000-000 |
Where to book car hire from Santa Maria to Porto Alegre
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Staying in Porto Alegre
Our booking partner lists 501 places to stay in Porto Alegre. Of the 297 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (132), and 4 are five-star. Across 108 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 212,741 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Porto Alegre from Santa Maria?
251 km (156 mi) in a straight line, east of Santa Maria; by road roughly 307 km (191 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Porto Alegre by car?
About 3 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Maria and Porto Alegre?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Porto Alegre?
Our booking partner lists 501 places to stay in Porto Alegre, 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.