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Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Brumadinho
Short answer
From Rio de Janeiro to Brumadinho it is about 438 km and 5 h 48 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.20/L, fuel costs about R$ 247 and tolls about R$ 105: in total, about R$ 352 one way (R$ 704 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
438 km
Average time
5 h 48 min
Fuel
R$ 247
Tolls
R$ 105
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 352 · R$ 704 round trip
+ accommodation in Brumadinho: average nightly rate of about R$ 745. 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 Brumadinho
With 5 h 48 min of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in Brumadinho is around R$ 745. 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 Brumadinho
How much does it cost to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Brumadinho?
From Rio de Janeiro to Brumadinho it is about 438 km and 5 h 48 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.20/L, fuel costs about R$ 247 and tolls about R$ 105: in total, about R$ 352 one way (R$ 704 round trip).
How long does the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Brumadinho take?
It takes roughly 5 h 48 min by car to cover the 438 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 Brumadinho?
Yes. The route adds up to about R$ 105 in tolls each way. The amount can vary with the vehicle category and with rate adjustments by the toll road operators.