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Trancoso Day Trip
On this day trip, we'll visit Trancoso, a town full of history and peculiarities where we'll stroll through its old town & admire its dreamy beaches.
9 h
from US$ 24
Road trip
Driving from Salvador to Porto Seguro
Short answer
From Salvador to Porto Seguro it is about 710 km and 10 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.30/L, fuel costs about R$ 407 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 407 one way (R$ 813 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
710 km
Average time
10 h
Fuel
R$ 407
Tolls
R$ 0
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 407 · R$ 813 round trip
+ accommodation in Porto Seguro: average nightly rate of about R$ 389. 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 Porto Seguro
With 10 h of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in Porto Seguro is around R$ 389. 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 Porto Seguro
How much does it cost to drive from Salvador to Porto Seguro?
From Salvador to Porto Seguro it is about 710 km and 10 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.30/L, fuel costs about R$ 407 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 407 one way (R$ 813 round trip).
How long does the drive from Salvador to Porto Seguro take?
It takes roughly 10 h by car to cover the 710 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 Salvador to Porto Seguro?
No. On the route considered on this page there are no tolls between Salvador and Porto Seguro.
Can you drive from Salvador to Porto Seguro in one day?
You can, but it is about 10 h 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.