Traffic in Aracaju

In 2024, Aracaju's transportation landscape is dominated by car usage, with significant contributions from buses and bicycles.

The city faces challenges with CO2 emissions and traffic inefficiency, but there are opportunities for improvement in public transport and cycling infrastructure.

Average Commute Times

The average commute involves 2 minutes of waiting, 17 minutes of driving, and covers a distance of 9.2 km.

  • Bus - Bus commuters spend 10 minutes waiting and 25 minutes on the bus, covering a distance of 10 km.
  • Car - Car users experience a driving time of 28.33 minutes over a distance of 10.33 km.
Traffic Breakdown
Car
50%
Bus
17%
Home
17%
Bicycle
17%

Traffic Data

The following traffic data has been gathered from 6 user contributions.
Overall average travel
Distance
5.7 miles
Walking
1.0 mins
Waiting
2.0 mins
Driving Car
17.0 mins
Bus / Trolley
5.0 mins
Bicycle
2.4 mins
Motorcycle
0.0 mins
Total:
27.4 mins
Average when primarily using Bus
Distance
6.2 miles
Walking
5.0 mins
Waiting
10.0 mins
Bus / Trolley
25.0 mins
Total:
40.0 mins
Average when primarily using Car
Distance
6.4 miles
Driving Car
28.3 mins
Total:
28.3 mins

More Information

Seasonal Trends

Traffic tends to increase during the summer months as tourists visit Aracaju's beaches.

The rainy season can lead to slower commutes due to wet road conditions.

Commuter Pain Points

Long waiting times for buses can be frustrating for commuters.

Traffic congestion during peak hours leads to extended commute times.

Best Travel Times

Early mornings before 7 AM are ideal for avoiding traffic congestion.

Late evenings after 7 PM generally see reduced traffic volumes.

Event Impacts

Public events, such as festivals, can cause significant traffic disruptions in the city center.

Planning alternative routes during major events can help avoid delays.

Sustainability Efforts

Aracaju is exploring the expansion of its bicycle lanes to promote eco-friendly commuting.

The city is investing in cleaner bus technologies to reduce emissions.

Ride-Sharing Impact

Ride-sharing services are becoming increasingly popular, offering flexible commuting options.

These services help reduce the number of private cars on the road, potentially easing congestion.

Worldwide
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Traffic Rankings

The Traffic Index for Brazil combines user-contributed data on commute times, traffic dissatisfaction, CO2 emissions, and traffic system inefficiencies in Brazil, to provide insights into overall traffic conditions.
Worst to BestUpdated: Oct, 2025