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Paraty Islands Tour
Relax on some of the best beaches in Brazil and take a dip in the crystal-clear waters on this wonderful Paraty Islands Tour. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
5 h
from US$ 24
Road trip
Driving from São Paulo to Paraty
Short answer
From São Paulo to Paraty it is about 280 km and 5 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.09/L, fuel costs about R$ 155 one way (R$ 310 round trip). Tolls are not included in this calculation: if the route has toll booths, confirm the amount with the toll road operator before you leave.
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
280 km
Average time
5 h
Fuel
R$ 155
Tolls
not included
Calculate with your car
Gas one way: R$ 155 · R$ 310 round trip
+ accommodation in Paraty: average nightly rate of about R$ 507. Book before you leave See hotels on Booking → Estimate covers fuel only, not tolls, 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 Paraty
With 5 h of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in Paraty is around R$ 507. 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 Paraty
How much does it cost to drive from São Paulo to Paraty?
From São Paulo to Paraty it is about 280 km and 5 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.09/L, fuel costs about R$ 155 one way (R$ 310 round trip). Tolls are not included in this calculation: if the route has toll booths, confirm the amount with the toll road operator before you leave.
How long does the drive from São Paulo to Paraty take?
It takes roughly 5 h by car to cover the 280 km, not counting stops. On public holidays and high-season weekends, the time can increase considerably because of traffic leaving and arriving.