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Trancoso Day Trip
On this day trip, we'll visit Trancoso, a town full of history and peculiarities where we'll stroll through its old town & admire its dreamy beaches.
9 h
from US$ 24
Road trip
Driving from Belo Horizonte to Porto Seguro
Short answer
From Belo Horizonte to Porto Seguro it is about 935 km and 13 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.30/L, fuel costs about R$ 536 and tolls about R$ 54: in total, about R$ 590 one way (R$ 1,179 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
935 km
Average time
13 h
Fuel
R$ 536
Tolls
R$ 54
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 590 · R$ 1,179 round trip
+ accommodation in Porto Seguro: average nightly rate of about R$ 389. 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).
Tours and tickets
Things to do in Porto Seguro
Where to stay
Hotels in Porto Seguro
With 13 h of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in Porto Seguro is around R$ 389. If you are driving, confirm that the hotel has parking before you book.
Rates change with the dates: confirm the price on Booking.com.
Torn between Porto Seguro and another destination?
Before you set out, see Porto Seguro side by side with other destinations competing for the same trip: weather, driving cost, ideal days and profile.
see all comparisons →If your dates are flexible, you will usually do well with Porto Seguro in September, the month with the least rain of the year there.
October in Porto Seguro, for its part, warms up to 28 °C and still has low-season prices.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about the trip to Porto Seguro
How much does it cost to drive from Belo Horizonte to Porto Seguro?
From Belo Horizonte to Porto Seguro it is about 935 km and 13 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.30/L, fuel costs about R$ 536 and tolls about R$ 54: in total, about R$ 590 one way (R$ 1,179 round trip).
How long does the drive from Belo Horizonte to Porto Seguro take?
It takes roughly 13 h by car to cover the 935 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 Belo Horizonte to Porto Seguro?
Yes. The route adds up to about R$ 54 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 Belo Horizonte to Porto Seguro in one day?
You can, but it is about 13 h 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.