Plan on about 4 h 11 min of driving for the 163-mile (262 km) trip from Angra dos Reis to Araruama, before any 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 163 mi (262 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → RJ-124 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Angra dos Reis to Araruama
BR-101 (137 mi) and RJ-124 (18 mi) carry about 95% of the 163 miles. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Angra dos Reis to Araruama
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| BR-101 | 2–139 | 137 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-124 | 139–157 | 18 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 157–163 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
Stops between Angra dos Reis and Araruama
- Nature and outdoors: Pedra Branca State Park (mile 71), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 130)
- Museums and history: Ponte do Guandu (mile 60), Museum Dom João VI (mile 90), Museu de Arte do Rio (mile 96), Solar do Jambeiro (mile 101)
- With kids: Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden (mile 93)
Ponte do Guandu
Also known as Ponte dos Jesuítas, Ponte do Guandu in Santa Cruz, in Rio de Janeiro's West Zone, was a bridge-dam completed in 1752 to control floodwaters and link local farms.
Pedra Branca State Park
In the state of Rio de Janeiro, Pedra Branca State Park ranks among the world's largest urban nature parks.
Museum Dom João VI
Museu Dom João VI is an art and history museum linked to the School of Fine Arts at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, on Ilha do Fundão.
Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden
Located in the São Cristóvão district, the Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden runs environmental and educational activities built around its animal collection of mainly fish, reptiles, birds and mammals.
Museu de Arte do Rio
Opened on March 1, 2013, Museu de Arte do Rio is an art museum maintained through a partnership of municipal institutions and private initiatives.
Solar do Jambeiro
Solar do Jambeiro, also called Palacete Bartholdy, is a manor house in São Domingos, Niterói, now a cultural center for art exhibitions, restoration courses, theater and music.
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park is a protected area in Rio de Janeiro state, set aside by the municipality to safeguard a stretch of Atlantic Forest.
Once you reach Araruama
Coqueiral
Coqueiral is a beach in Araruama, Rio de Janeiro state, in a neighborhood of the same name along the Amaral Peixoto highway.
More drives to Araruama
- Barra Mansa to Araruama
- Pindamonhangaba to Araruama
- Taubaté to Araruama
- São José dos Campos to Araruama
- Jacareí to Araruama
- Mogi das Cruzes to Araruama
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 does it take to drive from Angra dos Reis to Araruama?
About 4 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 163 miles.
How far is Araruama from Angra dos Reis by car?
About 163 miles (262 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Angra dos Reis to Araruama drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Angra dos Reis to Araruama?
In order: BR-101 and RJ-124. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Angra dos Reis to Araruama?
Closest to the road: Ponte do Guandu (historic bridge, mile 60, 1 mi from the route); Museum Dom João VI (museum, mile 90, 1 mi from the route); Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden (zoo, mile 93, 1 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.