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Niterói Tour
Embark on a fascinating tour of Niterói, where you'll discover the town's most impressive attractions, steeped in history and captivating architecture.
5 h
from US$ 89
Road trip
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Niterói
Short answer
From Rio de Janeiro to Niterói it is about 18 km and 0 h 24 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.09/L, fuel costs about R$ 10 and tolls about R$ 7: in total, about R$ 17 one way (R$ 34 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
18 km
Average time
0 h 24 min
Fuel
R$ 10
Tolls
R$ 7
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 17 · R$ 34 round trip
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With 0 h 24 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 Niterói
How much does it cost to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Niterói?
From Rio de Janeiro to Niterói it is about 18 km and 0 h 24 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.09/L, fuel costs about R$ 10 and tolls about R$ 7: in total, about R$ 17 one way (R$ 34 round trip).
How long does the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Niterói take?
It takes roughly 0 h 24 min by car to cover the 18 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 Niterói?
Yes. The route adds up to about R$ 7 in tolls each way. The amount can vary with the vehicle category and with rate adjustments by the toll road operators.