The Wayro route from Aracruz to Penedo is 470 miles (756 km), about 11 h 23 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 470 mi (756 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-257 → BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Aracruz to Penedo: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (191 mi) and RJ-180 (152 mi) carry about 73% of the 470 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Aracruz to Penedo
| 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 | 377–466 | 89 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 466–470 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 155 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Aracruz to Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 19), Museu da Maré (mile 368)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 70), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 122)
- Museums and history: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 19), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 122), Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá (mile 359), Cemitério dos Pretos Novos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) (mile 364), Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant (mile 365), Museu da Maré (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.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá is a fort in the city of Niterói, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Teatro Carlos Gomes
Established in 1868 in the Hotel Richelieu, Teatro Carlos Gomes is a theater in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Cemitério dos Pretos Novos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
An archaeological site and cultural center in Rio's Gamboa neighborhood, the Cemitério dos Pretos Novos stands over a cemetery for enslaved Africans used between 1769 and 1830, in an 18th-century house.
Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant
Run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums, the Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant opened in 1982 in the Santa Teresa house where the teacher, engineer and soldier lived.
Museu da Maré
Recording the history of the Maré communities in Rio de Janeiro, Museu da Maré centers on a permanent exhibition and also runs oral history research, storytelling and traveling exhibitions.
In Penedo itself
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
From Aracruz to other places in Brazil
- Aracruz to Barra do Piraí
- Aracruz to Fumaça
- Aracruz to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Aracruz to Trindade
- Aracruz to Caraíva
- Aracruz to Trancoso
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Aracruz to Penedo?
About 11 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 470 miles.
How far is Penedo from Aracruz by car?
About 470 miles (756 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 Aracruz to Penedo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Aracruz to Penedo?
In order: ES-257, BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Aracruz and Penedo?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 19, 0.2 mi from the route); Cemitério dos Pretos Novos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) (archaeological site, mile 364, 2 mi from the route); Museu da Maré (museum, mile 368, 0.4 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.