Day trip from João Pessoa to Caruaru
Caruaru lies 179 km (111 mi) south-west of João Pessoa, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 179 km (111 mi) apart, Caruaru is a realistic day trip from João Pessoa: about 2 h 54 min each way by road.
| João Pessoa | Caruaru | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 817,511 | 402,290 |
| Elevation | 45 m (148 ft) | 568 m (1,864 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Fortaleza) | UTC-3 (America/Recife) |
| Postal codes | 58000-000 | 55000-000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Caruaru
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Staying in Caruaru
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Caruaru. Of the 64 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (39). Across 24 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.8 out of 10. Guests have left 17,965 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Caruaru
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Common questions
How far is Caruaru from João Pessoa?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, south-west of João Pessoa; by road roughly 218 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from João Pessoa to Caruaru by road?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between João Pessoa and Caruaru?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
Where can I stay in Caruaru?
Our booking partner lists 158 places to stay in Caruaru, bookable on this site.
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 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.