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Arraial do Cabo Boat Trip
On this boat trip around Arraial do Cabo you'll discover places such as the Ilha do Farol, Praia do Forno or the Blue Grotto.
4 h
from US$ 56
Road trip
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo
Short answer
From Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo it is about 165 km and 2 h 42 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.09/L, fuel costs about R$ 91 and tolls about R$ 22: in total, about R$ 113 one way (R$ 227 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
165 km
Average time
2 h 42 min
Fuel
R$ 91
Tolls
R$ 22
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 113 · R$ 227 round trip
+ accommodation in Arraial do Cabo: average nightly rate of about R$ 351. 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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Hotels in Arraial do Cabo
With 2 h 42 min of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in Arraial do Cabo is around R$ 351. 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 Arraial do Cabo
How much does it cost to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo?
From Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo it is about 165 km and 2 h 42 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.09/L, fuel costs about R$ 91 and tolls about R$ 22: in total, about R$ 113 one way (R$ 227 round trip).
How long does the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo take?
It takes roughly 2 h 42 min by car to cover the 165 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 Rio de Janeiro to Arraial do Cabo?
Yes. The route adds up to about R$ 22 in tolls each way. The amount can vary with the vehicle category and with rate adjustments by the toll road operators.