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Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Mariana

Short answer

From Rio de Janeiro to Mariana it is about 440 km and 6 h 12 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.10/L, fuel costs about R$ 244 and tolls about R$ 75: in total, about R$ 319 one way (R$ 638 round trip).

Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
440 km
Average time
6 h 12 min
Fuel
R$ 244
Tolls
R$ 75
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 319 · R$ 638 round trip
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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 Mariana

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Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions about the trip to Mariana

How much does it cost to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Mariana?

From Rio de Janeiro to Mariana it is about 440 km and 6 h 12 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.10/L, fuel costs about R$ 244 and tolls about R$ 75: in total, about R$ 319 one way (R$ 638 round trip).

How long does the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Mariana take?

It takes roughly 6 h 12 min by car to cover the 440 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 Mariana?

Yes. The route adds up to about R$ 75 in tolls each way. The amount can vary with the vehicle category and with rate adjustments by the toll road operators.

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