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Arraial do Cabo Day Trip + Boat Ride
Want to visit one of the most beautiful places in Rio de Janeiro? On this excursion to Arraial do Cabo, we'll visit its white sandy beaches on a fun boat ride.
10 h
from US$ 68
Road trip
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Búzios
Short answer
From Rio de Janeiro to Búzios it is about 170 km and 2 h 42 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.09/L, fuel costs about R$ 94 and tolls about R$ 28: in total, about R$ 122 one way (R$ 244 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
170 km
Average time
2 h 42 min
Fuel
R$ 94
Tolls
R$ 28
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 122 · R$ 244 round trip
+ accommodation in Búzios: average nightly rate of about R$ 477. Book before you leave See hotels on Booking → Estimate covers fuel and tolls only, not parking, food or wear on the car. Distance and time calculated on OpenStreetMap; the gas price is a reference price (ANP).
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Hotels in Búzios
With 2 h 42 min of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in Búzios is around R$ 477. If you are driving, confirm that the hotel has parking before you book.
Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.
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Frequently asked questions about the trip to Búzios
How much does it cost to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Búzios?
From Rio de Janeiro to Búzios it is about 170 km and 2 h 42 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.09/L, fuel costs about R$ 94 and tolls about R$ 28: in total, about R$ 122 one way (R$ 244 round trip).
How long does the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Búzios take?
It takes roughly 2 h 42 min by car to cover the 170 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 Rio de Janeiro to Búzios?
Yes. The route adds up to about R$ 28 in tolls each way. The amount can vary with the vehicle category and with rate adjustments by the toll road operators.