Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Paulo Afonso
Paulo Afonso lies 1,592 km (989 mi) north of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 16 min without stops, over roughly 1,942 km (1,207 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Rio de Janeiro | Paulo Afonso | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 119,418 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 245 m (804 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Bahia) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 48600-000 |
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Common questions
How far is Paulo Afonso from Rio de Janeiro?
1,592 km (989 mi) in a straight line, north of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 1,942 km (1,207 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Paulo Afonso by car?
About 24 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Paulo Afonso?
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.