By road, Aracruz and Fumaça are about 473 miles (761 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 34 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 473 mi (761 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-257 → BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-159 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Aracruz to Fumaça drive plays out
BR-101 (191 mi) and RJ-180 (152 mi) carry about 73% of the 473 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Aracruz to Fumaça: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-257 | 1–9 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 9–191 | 182 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 191–197 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 197–200 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 200–204 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 204–356 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 356–365 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 365–375 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 375–377 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 377–454 | 77 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 454–473 | 19 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 155 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Aracruz and Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 19)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 70), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 117)
- Museums and history: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 19), Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (mile 358), Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro (mile 362), Museu de Arte do Rio (mile 362), Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos (mile 365), Museum Dom João VI (mile 368)
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.
Casa da Cultura de Fundão
Once the Agostini family residence, this two-story house in Fundão is protected as cultural heritage by Espírito Santo state and now works as a museum.
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.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Completed in 1996, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum stands in the city of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state, and counts among the city's main landmarks.
Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's Presbyterian Cathedral is the historic congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil and was the first Presbyterian church in the country.
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.
Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos
Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos is a Catholic basilica and sanctuary on Rua Haddock Lobo, in the Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.
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.
Arriving in Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- Niterói to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
From Aracruz to other places in Brazil
- Aracruz to Barra do Piraí
- Aracruz to Penedo
- Aracruz to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Aracruz to Trindade
- Aracruz to Caraíva
- Aracruz to Trancoso
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Aracruz to Fumaça?
About 11 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 473 miles.
How far is Fumaça from Aracruz by car?
About 473 miles (761 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 Aracruz to Fumaça?
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 Aracruz to Fumaça use?
In order: ES-257, BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040, BR-116 and RJ-159. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Aracruz and Fumaça?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 19, 0.2 mi from the route); Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 117, 1 mi from the route); Museum Dom João VI (museum, mile 368, 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.