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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
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Road trip
Driving from São Paulo to Búzios
Short answer
From São Paulo to Búzios it is about 600 km and 7 h 30 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.09/L, fuel costs about R$ 332 and tolls about R$ 124: in total, about R$ 456 one way (R$ 912 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
600 km
Average time
7 h 30 min
Fuel
R$ 332
Tolls
R$ 124
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 456 · R$ 912 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 7 h 30 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 São Paulo to Búzios?
From São Paulo to Búzios it is about 600 km and 7 h 30 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.09/L, fuel costs about R$ 332 and tolls about R$ 124: in total, about R$ 456 one way (R$ 912 round trip).
How long does the drive from São Paulo to Búzios take?
It takes roughly 7 h 30 min by car to cover the 600 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 São Paulo to Búzios?
Yes. The route adds up to about R$ 124 in tolls each way. The amount can vary with the vehicle category and with rate adjustments by the toll road operators.
Can you drive from São Paulo to Búzios in one day?
You can, but it is about 7 h 30 min behind the wheel, not counting stops to refuel and eat. Drivers who prefer to take it easy split the trip into two days and spend the night in a city along the way.