Leaving Salvador via BR-101, the distance to Ilhéus is 460 km. Crossing the Baía de Todos os Santos by ferry, the distance to Ilhéus is 310 km.
BR-101 is the main access to Itabuna, continuing along BR-415 to Ilhéus. For those coming from Salvador, Valença, Camamu or Itacaré, BA-001 is an alternative access. Access via the BA-001 highway, the road that connects Ilhéus to Itacaré, takes approximately 50 minutes.