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Morro Branco, Fontes & Canoa Quebrada Beaches Tour
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Road trip
Driving from Natal to Fortaleza
Short answer
From Natal to Fortaleza it is about 527 km and 9 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.20/L, fuel costs about R$ 297 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 297 one way (R$ 594 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
527 km
Average time
9 h
Fuel
R$ 297
Tolls
R$ 0
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 297 · R$ 594 round trip
+ accommodation in Fortaleza: average nightly rate of about R$ 369. 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 9 h of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in Fortaleza is around R$ 369. 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 Fortaleza
How much does it cost to drive from Natal to Fortaleza?
From Natal to Fortaleza it is about 527 km and 9 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.20/L, fuel costs about R$ 297 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 297 one way (R$ 594 round trip).
How long does the drive from Natal to Fortaleza take?
It takes roughly 9 h by car to cover the 527 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 Natal to Fortaleza?
No. On the route considered on this page there are no tolls between Natal and Fortaleza.
Can you drive from Natal to Fortaleza in one day?
You can, but it is about 9 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.