By road, Aracruz and Trindade are about 534 miles (859 km) apart, or roughly 13 h 27 min of driving.
- 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 534 mi (859 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-257 → BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Aracruz to Trindade drive plays out
BR-101 (243 mi) and RJ-180 (152 mi) carry about 74% of the 534 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Aracruz to Trindade
| 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 | 377–421 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 421–429 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 429–436 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 436–470 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 470–486 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 486–494 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 494–530 | 36 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 530–534 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 155 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Aracruz and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 365)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 70), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 122), Praia do Buraco (mile 352), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 503)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 122), Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 365)
- With kids: Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden (mile 365)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
From Aracruz to other places in Brazil
- Aracruz to Barra do Piraí
- Aracruz to Penedo
- Aracruz to Fumaça
- Aracruz to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Aracruz to Caraíva
- Aracruz to Trancoso
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Aracruz to Trindade?
About 13 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 534 miles.
What is the driving distance from Aracruz to Trindade?
About 534 miles (859 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 Trindade?
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 Trindade use?
In order: ES-257, BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040, BR-116, RJ-145, RJ-139 and BR-494. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Aracruz and Trindade?
Closest to the road: Buddha of Ibiraçu (statue, mile 12, 2 mi from the route); Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (museum, mile 365, 0.5 mi from the route); Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden (zoo, mile 365, 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.