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Barra de São Miguel & Frances Private Beach Day Trip
Explore the paradise of southern Alagoas waters on this private day trip to Barra de São Miguel and the beaches of Francês and Gunga from Maceió. Let’s go!
9 h
from US$ 19
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Driving from Salvador to Maceió
Short answer
From Salvador to Maceió it is about 578 km and 7 h 58 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.30/L, fuel costs about R$ 331 one way (R$ 662 round trip). Tolls are not included in this calculation: if the route has toll booths, confirm the amount with the toll road operator before you leave.
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
578 km
Average time
7 h 58 min
Fuel
R$ 331
Tolls
not included
Calculate with your car
Gas one way: R$ 331 · R$ 662 round trip
+ accommodation in Maceió: average nightly rate of about R$ 396. Book before you leave See hotels on Booking → Estimate covers fuel only, not tolls, 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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With 7 h 58 min of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in Maceió is around R$ 396. 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 Maceió
How much does it cost to drive from Salvador to Maceió?
From Salvador to Maceió it is about 578 km and 7 h 58 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.30/L, fuel costs about R$ 331 one way (R$ 662 round trip). Tolls are not included in this calculation: if the route has toll booths, confirm the amount with the toll road operator before you leave.
How long does the drive from Salvador to Maceió take?
It takes roughly 7 h 58 min by car to cover the 578 km, not counting stops. On public holidays and high-season weekends, the time can increase considerably because of traffic leaving and arriving.
Can you drive from Salvador to Maceió in one day?
You can, but it is about 7 h 58 min behind the wheel, not counting stops to refuel and eat. Drivers who prefer to take it easy split the trip into two days and spend the night in a city along the way.