Driving from Recife to Santa Maria
Santa Maria lies 1,681 km (1,045 mi) south-west of Recife, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 25 h 38 min without stops, over roughly 2,051 km (1,275 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Recife | Santa Maria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.7 million | 116,622 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 1,177 m (3,862 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 50000-000 | 59464-000–97000-000 |
Where to book car hire from Recife to Santa Maria
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Staying in Santa Maria
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Common questions
How far is Santa Maria from Recife?
1,681 km (1,045 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Recife; by road roughly 2,051 km (1,275 mi).
How long does it take to get from Recife to Santa Maria by car?
About 25 h 38 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Recife and Santa Maria?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
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.