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São Paulo Complete Tour
Come with us to discover all the most iconic places in São Paulo. Along the way, you'll see fantastic buildings, and a lot of world-class art!
7 h
from US$ 77
Road trip
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo
Short answer
From Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo it is about 433 km and 6 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.00/L, fuel costs about R$ 236 and tolls about R$ 70: in total, about R$ 306 one way (R$ 612 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
433 km
Average time
6 h
Fuel
R$ 236
Tolls
R$ 70
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 306 · R$ 612 round trip
+ accommodation in São Paulo: average nightly rate of about R$ 547. 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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With 6 h of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in São Paulo is around R$ 547. 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 São Paulo
How much does it cost to drive from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo?
From Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo it is about 433 km and 6 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.00/L, fuel costs about R$ 236 and tolls about R$ 70: in total, about R$ 306 one way (R$ 612 round trip).
How long does the drive from Rio de Janeiro to São Paulo take?
It takes roughly 6 h by car to cover the 433 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 São Paulo?
Yes. The route adds up to about R$ 70 in tolls each way. The amount can vary with the vehicle category and with rate adjustments by the toll road operators.