Driving from Sobral to Maceió
Maceió lies 838 km (520 mi) south-east of Sobral, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 12 h 46 min without stops, over roughly 1,022 km (635 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Sobral | Maceió | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 216,519 | 1 million |
| Elevation | 75 m (246 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) | UTC-3 (America/Maceio) |
| Postal codes | 62000-000 | 57000-000 |
Where to book car hire from Sobral to Maceió
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Staying in Maceió
Our booking partner lists 1,501+ places to stay in Maceió (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 714 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (573), and 9 are five-star. Across 180 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.6 out of 10. Guests have left 164,037 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Maceió from Sobral?
838 km (520 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Sobral; by road roughly 1,022 km (635 mi).
How long does it take to get from Sobral to Maceió by car?
About 12 h 46 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Sobral and Maceió?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Maceió?
Our booking partner lists 1,501+ places to stay in Maceió, 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.