Day trip from Garanhuns to Recife
Recife lies 201 km (125 mi) north-east of Garanhuns, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 201 km (125 mi) apart, Recife is a realistic day trip from Garanhuns: about 3 h 16 min each way by road.
| Garanhuns | Recife | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 151,803 | 1.7 million |
| Elevation | 950 m (3,117 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Recife) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Postal codes | 55290-000 | 50000-000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Recife
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Staying in Recife
Our booking partner lists 927 places to stay in Recife. Of the 503 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (256), and 11 are five-star. Across 164 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 223,259 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Recife from Garanhuns?
201 km (125 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Garanhuns; by road roughly 245 km (152 mi).
How long does it take to get from Garanhuns to Recife by road?
About 3 h 16 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Garanhuns and Recife?
No, both are on America/Recife at the moment.
Where can I stay in Recife?
Our booking partner lists 927 places to stay in Recife, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.