Driving from São Luís to Castanhal
Castanhal lies 425 km (264 mi) west of São Luís, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 6 h 29 min without stops, over roughly 519 km (323 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| São Luís | Castanhal | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 917,237 | 192,256 |
| Elevation | 29 m (95 ft) | 46 m (151 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) | UTC-3 (America/Belem) |
| Postal codes | 65000-000 | 68740-000 |
Where to book car hire from São Luís to Castanhal
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Staying in Castanhal
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Common questions
How far is Castanhal from São Luís?
425 km (264 mi) in a straight line, west of São Luís; by road roughly 519 km (323 mi).
How long does it take to get from São Luís to Castanhal by car?
About 6 h 29 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between São Luís and Castanhal?
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.