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Acaiá Cave & Ilha Grande Lagoons Boat Tour
If you're in Ilha Grande, don't miss the opportunity to take a tour around the Acaiá Cave and its main lagoons. You'll fall in love with its landscapes!
7 h
from US$ 46
Road trip
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande
Short answer
From Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande it is about 135 km and 2 h 30 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.09/L, fuel costs about R$ 75 and tolls about R$ 25: in total, about R$ 100 one way (R$ 199 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
135 km
Average time
2 h 30 min
Fuel
R$ 75
Tolls
R$ 25
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 100 · R$ 199 round trip
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With 2 h 30 min of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked. If you are driving, confirm that the hotel has parking before you book.
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Frequently asked questions about the trip to Ilha Grande
How much does it cost to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande?
From Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande it is about 135 km and 2 h 30 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.09/L, fuel costs about R$ 75 and tolls about R$ 25: in total, about R$ 100 one way (R$ 199 round trip).
How long does the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Ilha Grande take?
It takes roughly 2 h 30 min by car to cover the 135 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 Ilha Grande?
Yes. The route adds up to about R$ 25 in tolls each way. The amount can vary with the vehicle category and with rate adjustments by the toll road operators.