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Barra de São Miguel & Frances Private Beach Day Trip
Explore the paradise of southern Alagoas waters on this private day trip to Barra de São Miguel and the beaches of Francês and Gunga from Maceió. Let’s go!
9 h
from US$ 19
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Driving from Aracaju to Maceió
Short answer
From Aracaju to Maceió it is about 290 km and 4 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.30/L, fuel costs about R$ 166 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 166 one way (R$ 332 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
290 km
Average time
4 h
Fuel
R$ 166
Tolls
R$ 0
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Total one way: R$ 166 · R$ 332 round trip
+ accommodation in Maceió: average nightly rate of about R$ 396. 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 4 h of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in Maceió is around R$ 396. 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 Maceió
How much does it cost to drive from Aracaju to Maceió?
From Aracaju to Maceió it is about 290 km and 4 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.30/L, fuel costs about R$ 166 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 166 one way (R$ 332 round trip).
How long does the drive from Aracaju to Maceió take?
It takes roughly 4 h by car to cover the 290 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 Aracaju to Maceió?
No. On the route considered on this page there are no tolls between Aracaju and Maceió.