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Ubatuba Northern Islands Boat Tour
Don't pass up this boat tour of Ubatuba's northern islands, where we'll sail through breathtaking natural landscapes and enjoy a truly delightful adventure!
7 h
from US$ 99
Road trip
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba
Short answer
From Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba it is about 310 km and 5 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.00/L, fuel costs about R$ 169 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 169 one way (R$ 338 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 20, 2026
Distance
310 km
Average time
5 h
Fuel
R$ 169
Tolls
R$ 0
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 169 · R$ 338 round trip
+ accommodation in Ubatuba: average nightly rate of about R$ 417. 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 Ubatuba
With 5 h of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in Ubatuba is around R$ 417. 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 Ubatuba
How much does it cost to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba?
From Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba it is about 310 km and 5 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.00/L, fuel costs about R$ 169 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 169 one way (R$ 338 round trip).
How long does the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Ubatuba take?
It takes roughly 5 h by car to cover the 310 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 Ubatuba?
No. On the route considered on this page there are no tolls between Rio de Janeiro and Ubatuba.