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Snorkeling Class in Ilhabela
Take this snorkeling class in Ilhabela and discover the underwater world of the Brazilian coast while accompanied by the best instructors!
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Driving from São Paulo to Ilhabela
Short answer
From São Paulo to Ilhabela it is about 197 km and 3 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.00/L, fuel costs about R$ 107 and tolls about R$ 25: in total, about R$ 132 one way (R$ 265 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
197 km
Average time
3 h
Fuel
R$ 107
Tolls
R$ 25
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 132 · R$ 265 round trip
+ accommodation in Ilhabela: average nightly rate of about R$ 320. 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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With 3 h of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in Ilhabela is around R$ 320. 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 Ilhabela
How much does it cost to drive from São Paulo to Ilhabela?
From São Paulo to Ilhabela it is about 197 km and 3 h of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.00/L, fuel costs about R$ 107 and tolls about R$ 25: in total, about R$ 132 one way (R$ 265 round trip).
How long does the drive from São Paulo to Ilhabela take?
It takes roughly 3 h by car to cover the 197 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 Paulo to Ilhabela?
Yes. The route adds up to about R$ 25 in tolls each way. The amount can vary with the vehicle category and with rate adjustments by the toll road operators.