Driving from Recife to São Mateus
São Mateus lies 1,302 km (809 mi) south-west of Recife, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 1,589 km (987 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Recife | São Mateus | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 1.7 million | 134,423 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 38 m (125 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 50000-000 | 29930-000 |
Where to book car hire from Recife to São Mateus
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Staying in São Mateus
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Common questions
How far is São Mateus from Recife?
1,302 km (809 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Recife; by road roughly 1,589 km (987 mi).
How long does it take to get from Recife to São Mateus by car?
About 19 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Recife and São Mateus?
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.