The Wayro route from Angra dos Reis to Aracruz is 456 miles (734 km), about 11 h 41 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 456 mi (734 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → RJ-228 → ES-257 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Angra dos Reis to Aracruz: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (402 mi) and RJ-228 (43 mi) carry about 98% of the 456 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Angra dos Reis to Aracruz: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| BR-101 | 2–288 | 286 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-228 | 288–331 | 43 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 331–447 | 116 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 447–448 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-257 | 448–455 | 7 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 455–456 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 302 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
What to see on the way from Angra dos Reis to Aracruz
- Nature and outdoors: Pedra Branca State Park (mile 71), Praia do Buraco (mile 107), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 334), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 386)
- Museums and history: Museu Aeroespacial (mile 78), Museus Castro Maya (mile 93), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 334)
- With kids: AquaRio (mile 94)
Pedra Branca State Park
In the state of Rio de Janeiro, Pedra Branca State Park ranks among the world's largest urban nature parks.
Museu Aeroespacial
Museu Aeroespacial is a national aviation museum in Realengo, on Rio de Janeiro's West Side, a place known as the cradle of Brazilian aviation.
Museus Castro Maya
The Museus Castro Maya are two federal public museums in Rio de Janeiro: Museu do Açude beside the Tijuca Forest and Museu da Chácara do Céu in Santa Teresa, both showing the art collection of Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya.
AquaRio
AquaRio, the Marine Aquarium of Rio de Janeiro, is a public aquarium in the Gamboa neighborhood of the city's port zone, with about 26,000 square meters of built area.
Carioca Aqueduct
Better known as Arcos da Lapa, the Carioca Aqueduct in Rio de Janeiro was built in the mid-18th century to carry fresh water from the Carioca River to the city.
Praia do Buraco
About four kilometers from Praia Central in Balneário Camboriú, Praia do Buraco borders Praia do Canto; strong waves make it unsafe for swimming, so it draws mostly fishermen and photographers.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
More drives to Aracruz
- Cariacica to Aracruz
- Vitória to Aracruz
- Guarapari to Aracruz
- Itaperuna to Aracruz
- Rio das Ostras to Aracruz
- Itabira to Aracruz
From Angra dos Reis to other places in Brazil
- Angra dos Reis to Caraguatatuba
- Angra dos Reis to Bragança Paulista
- Angra dos Reis to Paranapiacaba
- Angra dos Reis to Cubatão
- Angra dos Reis to Itu
- Angra dos Reis to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Angra dos Reis to Aracruz?
About 11 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 456 miles.
How far is Aracruz from Angra dos Reis by car?
About 456 miles (734 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Angra dos Reis to Aracruz?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Angra dos Reis to Aracruz use?
In order: BR-101, RJ-228 and ES-257. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Angra dos Reis and Aracruz?
Closest to the road: Museu Aeroespacial (aviation museum, mile 78, 2 mi from the route); AquaRio (public aquarium, mile 94, 2 mi from the route); Buddha of Ibiraçu (statue, mile 444, 2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.