Driving from Recife to Petrolina
Petrolina lies 635 km (395 mi) west of Recife, 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.
| Recife | Petrolina | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.7 million | 418,444 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 383 m (1,257 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Postal codes | 50000-000 | 56300-000 |
Where to book car hire from Recife to Petrolina
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Staying in Petrolina
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in Petrolina. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (34). Across 17 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 12,283 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Petrolina from Recife?
635 km (395 mi) in a straight line, west of Recife; by road roughly 775 km (482 mi).
How long does it take to get from Recife to Petrolina 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 Recife and Petrolina?
No, both are on America/Recife at the moment.
Where can I stay in Petrolina?
Our booking partner lists 142 places to stay in Petrolina, 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.