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São Sebastião Whale Watching
São Sebastião offers one of the best spots in Brazil to see humpback whales, making this crossing a must for anyone visiting the region.
4 h
from US$ 102
Road trip
Driving from Ubatuba to São Sebastião
Short answer
From Ubatuba to São Sebastião it is about 73 km and 1 h 36 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.00/L, fuel costs about R$ 40 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 40 one way (R$ 80 round trip).
Amounts are in Brazilian reais (R$), with no conversion to another currency. Gas uses the reference price from the ANP, Brazil's National Petroleum Agency.
Sources: ANP (fuel) · OpenStreetMap (route) · updated on October 19, 2026
Distance
73 km
Average time
1 h 36 min
Fuel
R$ 40
Tolls
R$ 0
Calculate with your car
Total one way: R$ 40 · R$ 80 round trip
+ accommodation in São Sebastião: average nightly rate of about R$ 412. 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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Things to do in São Sebastião
Where to stay
Hotels in São Sebastião
With 1 h 36 min of driving, it is a good idea to arrive with your hotel already booked: the average nightly rate in São Sebastião is around R$ 412. 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 São Sebastião
How much does it cost to drive from Ubatuba to São Sebastião?
From Ubatuba to São Sebastião it is about 73 km and 1 h 36 min of driving. In a car that gets 11 km/L, with gas at R$ 6.00/L, fuel costs about R$ 40 and tolls about R$ 0: in total, about R$ 40 one way (R$ 80 round trip).
How long does the drive from Ubatuba to São Sebastião take?
It takes roughly 1 h 36 min by car to cover the 73 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 Ubatuba to São Sebastião?
No. On the route considered on this page there are no tolls between Ubatuba and São Sebastião.