By road, Angra dos Reis and Cachoeiro de Itapemirim are about 337 miles (543 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 34 min of driving.
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| Total distance | 337 mi (543 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → RJ-228 → ES-496 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Angra dos Reis to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
BR-101 (286 mi) and RJ-228 (43 mi) carry about 98% of the 337 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Angra dos Reis and Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
| 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 |
| ES-496 | 331–335 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 335–337 | 2 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 303 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Stops between Angra dos Reis and Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 93), Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 101)
- Nature and outdoors: Pedra Branca State Park (mile 71), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 130), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 317)
- Museums and history: Ponte do Guandu (mile 60), Museu Aeroespacial (mile 78), Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 93), Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 96), Espaço Cultural da Marinha (mile 97), Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 101), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 317)
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.
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.
Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins
A public federal institution in Rio's São Cristóvão district, the Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins studies and shares the history of science and technology in Brazil.
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a fort located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Espaço Cultural da Marinha
Overseen by the Brazilian Navy, the Espaço Cultural da Marinha is a cultural center on Rio de Janeiro's Orla Conde, between Largo da Candelária and Praça XV, with about 1,100 square meters of exhibits.
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
Built in a late colonial style, the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Niterói Cathedral) is the Catholic cathedral of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.
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.
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
In Cachoeiro de Itapemirim itself
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Casa de Cultura Roberto Carlos
In Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, the Casa de Cultura Roberto Carlos is the house where singer Roberto Carlos was born and lived with his family until age thirteen.
Teatro Municipal Rubem Braga
Opened by the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim on April 28, 2000, the Teatro Municipal Rubem Braga seats 292 and hosts plays, dance, concerts and films.
More drives to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Juiz de Fora to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Ipatinga to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Niterói to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Sete Lagoas to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Divinópolis to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- São José dos Campos to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
About 8 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 337 miles.
How far is Cachoeiro de Itapemirim from Angra dos Reis by car?
About 337 miles (543 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
In order: BR-101, RJ-228 and ES-496. 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
Closest to the road: Ponte do Guandu (historic bridge, mile 60, 1 mi from the route); Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (museum, mile 93, 0.5 mi from the route); Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (cathedral, mile 101, 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.