Driving from Petrolina to Recife
Recife lies 635 km (395 mi) east of Petrolina, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 9 h 41 min without stops, over roughly 775 km (482 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Petrolina | Recife | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 418,444 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 383 m (1,257 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Postal codes | 56300-000 | 50000-000 |
Where to book car hire from Petrolina to Recife
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Staying in Recife
Our booking partner lists 927 places to stay in Recife. Of the 503 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (256), and 11 are five-star. Across 164 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 223,259 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Recife from Petrolina?
635 km (395 mi) in a straight line, east of Petrolina; by road roughly 775 km (482 mi).
How long does it take to get from Petrolina to Recife by car?
About 9 h 41 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Petrolina and Recife?
No, both are on America/Recife at the moment.
Where can I stay in Recife?
Our booking partner lists 927 places to stay in Recife, 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.