By road, Araruama and Resende are about 168 miles (271 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 47 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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| Distance | 168 mi (271 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-124 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Araruama to Resende is like
BR-116 (86 mi) and BR-101 (46 mi) carry about 79% of the 168 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Araruama to Resende: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-124 | 6–24 | 18 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 24–70 | 46 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 70–79 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 79–81 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 81–167 | 86 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 167–168 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
Where to stop on the way to Resende
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 62), Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 70), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 88)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 33), Praia do Buraco (mile 56)
- Museums and history: Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 62), Museu de História e Artes do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 62), Museu Judaico do Rio de Janeiro (mile 66), Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 70), Museu da Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 70), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 88)
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.
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.
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.
Museu de História e Artes do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Also called Museu do Ingá, this history and art museum occupies the Palácio Nilo Peçanha on Rua Presidente Pedreira in Niterói's Ingá area and is linked to the state arts foundation.
Teatro João Caetano
Teatro João Caetano stands on Tiradentes Square in Rio de Janeiro and seats 1,139 people across its main floor, noble balcony and upper balcony.
Museu Judaico do Rio de Janeiro
Founded in 1977 with the donation of a menorah, the Museu Judaico do Rio de Janeiro keeps permanent exhibits on the city's Jewish community and on Jewish religious, cultural and historical traditions.
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.
Museu da Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Museu da Polícia Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro is a themed museum that preserves and presents the history of Rio de Janeiro's state military police.
Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga
Also known as Nova Iguaçu Cathedral, the Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga stands on Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto and is the mother church of the Diocese of Nova Iguaçu.
More drives to Resende
- Niterói to Resende
- São José dos Campos to Resende
- Jacareí to Resende
- Mogi das Cruzes to Resende
- São Paulo to Resende
- Jundiaí to Resende
From Araruama to other places in Brazil
- Araruama to Itaguaí
- Araruama to Penedo
- Araruama to Fumaça
- Araruama to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Araruama to Guaratinguetá
- Araruama to Trindade
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Araruama to Resende?
About 3 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 168 miles.
What is the driving distance from Araruama to Resende?
About 168 miles (271 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 Araruama to Resende?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Araruama to Resende?
In order: RJ-124, BR-101, BR-040 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Araruama and Resende?
Closest to the road: Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (cathedral, mile 62, 1 mi from the route); Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (museum, mile 70, 0.5 mi from the route); Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (cathedral, mile 88, 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.