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Bonita Lagoon Off-Roading Tour
Get lost among the dunes and oases of the Lençóis Maranhenses protected area on this off-roading vehicle tour to Lagoa Bonita. It's a stunning landscape!
6 h
from US$ 24
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Driving from São Luís to Lençóis Maranhenses
Short answer
From São Luís to Lençóis Maranhenses it is about 255 km and 4 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.20/L, fuel costs about R$ 144 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 144 one way (R$ 287 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
255 km
Average time
4 h
Fuel
R$ 144
Tolls
R$ 0
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Total one way: R$ 144 · R$ 287 round trip
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With 4 h 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 Lençóis Maranhenses
How much does it cost to drive from São Luís to Lençóis Maranhenses?
From São Luís to Lençóis Maranhenses it is about 255 km and 4 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.20/L, fuel costs about R$ 144 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 144 one way (R$ 287 round trip).
How long does the drive from São Luís to Lençóis Maranhenses take?
It takes roughly 4 h by car to cover the 255 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 São Luís to Lençóis Maranhenses?
No. On the route considered on this page there are no tolls between São Luís and Lençóis Maranhenses.