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Driving from Recife to Porto de Galinhas
Short answer
From Recife to Porto de Galinhas it is about 60 km and 1 h 12 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.20/L, fuel costs about R$ 34 and tolls about R$ 12: in total, about R$ 46 one way (R$ 92 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
60 km
Average time
1 h 12 min
Fuel
R$ 34
Tolls
R$ 12
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 46 · R$ 92 round trip
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With 1 h 12 min of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked. If you are driving, confirm that the hotel has parking before you book.
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Frequently asked questions about the trip to Porto de Galinhas
How much does it cost to drive from Recife to Porto de Galinhas?
From Recife to Porto de Galinhas it is about 60 km and 1 h 12 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.20/L, fuel costs about R$ 34 and tolls about R$ 12: in total, about R$ 46 one way (R$ 92 round trip).
How long does the drive from Recife to Porto de Galinhas take?
It takes roughly 1 h 12 min by car to cover the 60 km, not counting stops. On public holidays and high-season weekends, the time can increase considerably because of traffic leaving and arriving.
Are there tolls on the way from Recife to Porto de Galinhas?
Yes. The route adds up to about R$ 12 in tolls each way. The amount can vary with the vehicle category and with rate adjustments by the toll road operators.