Day trip from Santa Maria to Pelotas
Pelotas lies 271 km (168 mi) south-east of Santa Maria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 271 km (168 mi) apart, Pelotas is a realistic day trip from Santa Maria: about 4 h 24 min each way by road.
| Santa Maria | Pelotas | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 271,735 | 336,150 |
| Elevation | 146 m (479 ft) | 15 m (49 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 59464-000–97000-000 | 96000-000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Pelotas
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Staying in Pelotas
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Common questions
How far is Pelotas from Santa Maria?
271 km (168 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Santa Maria; by road roughly 331 km (205 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Pelotas by road?
About 4 h 24 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Maria and Pelotas?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo 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.