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Day Trip to Tambaba & Coqueirinho Beaches
Come with us and enjoy a relaxing day trip to the coast of João Pessoa. We'll explore the stunning Tambaba, and Coqueirinho Beaches.
8 h 30 min
from US$ 26
Road trip
Driving from Recife to João Pessoa
Short answer
From Recife to João Pessoa it is about 120 km and 2 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.20/L, fuel costs about R$ 68 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 68 one way (R$ 135 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
120 km
Average time
2 h
Fuel
R$ 68
Tolls
R$ 0
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 68 · R$ 135 round trip
+ accommodation in João Pessoa: average nightly rate of about R$ 399. 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 2 h of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in João Pessoa is around R$ 399. 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 João Pessoa
How much does it cost to drive from Recife to João Pessoa?
From Recife to João Pessoa it is about 120 km and 2 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.20/L, fuel costs about R$ 68 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 68 one way (R$ 135 round trip).
How long does the drive from Recife to João Pessoa take?
It takes roughly 2 h by car to cover the 120 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 Recife to João Pessoa?
No. On the route considered on this page there are no tolls between Recife and João Pessoa.