Driving from Salvador to Poços de Caldas
Poços de Caldas lies 1,301 km (808 mi) south-west of Salvador, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 19 h 50 min without stops, over roughly 1,587 km (986 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Salvador | Poços de Caldas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 2.7 million | 172,339 |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | 1,222 m (4,009 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Bahia) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 40000-000 | 37700-000 |
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Common questions
How far is Poços de Caldas from Salvador?
1,301 km (808 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Salvador; by road roughly 1,587 km (986 mi).
How long does it take to get from Salvador to Poços de Caldas by car?
About 19 h 50 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Salvador and Poços de Caldas?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.