By road, Barra Mansa and Araruama are about 148 miles (238 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 30 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 148 mi (238 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-124 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Barra Mansa to Araruama: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (67 mi) and BR-101 (55 mi) carry about 82% of the 148 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Barra Mansa to Araruama
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 2–69 | 67 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 69–124 | 55 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-124 | 124–142 | 18 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 142–148 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Barra Mansa and Araruama
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Geodiversidade (mile 75)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Buraco (mile 92), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 115)
- Museums and history: Museu da Geodiversidade (mile 75), Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro (mile 82), Centro Cultural do Movimento Escoteiro (mile 82), Palácio do Ingá (mile 86)
Museu da Geodiversidade
Created in December 2008, the Museu da Geodiversidade is dedicated to the history of planet Earth and the life that has developed on it.
Teatro Carlos Gomes
Established in 1868 in the Hotel Richelieu, Teatro Carlos Gomes is a theater in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro
Opened on September 3, 1965, for Rio's fourth centenary, the Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro is a state museum dedicated to carioca culture.
Centro Cultural do Movimento Escoteiro
Founded in 1985 in Rio de Janeiro, the Centro Cultural do Movimento Escoteiro (CCME) preserves and shares the memory and culture of scouting in Brazil and holds the country's largest scouting collection.
Pedra de Itapuca
Between Icaraí and Flechas beaches in Niterói, Pedra de Itapuca is a rock formation considered one of the symbols of the city.
Palácio do Ingá
In Niterói's Ingá neighborhood, the Palácio do Ingá (Palácio Nilo Peçanha) houses the Museu de História e Arte do Rio de Janeiro.
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.
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.
Once you reach Araruama
Coqueiral
Coqueiral is a beach in Araruama, Rio de Janeiro state, in a neighborhood of the same name along the Amaral Peixoto highway.
More drives to Araruama
- Angra dos Reis to Araruama
- Pindamonhangaba to Araruama
- Taubaté to Araruama
- São José dos Campos to Araruama
- Jacareí to Araruama
- Mogi das Cruzes to Araruama
From Barra Mansa to other places in Brazil
- Barra Mansa to Trindade
- Barra Mansa to Caraguatatuba
- Barra Mansa to Paranapiacaba
- Barra Mansa to Itu
- Barra Mansa to Itanhaém
- Barra Mansa to Mogi Guaçu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Barra Mansa to Araruama?
About 3 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 148 miles.
What is the driving distance from Barra Mansa to Araruama?
About 148 miles (238 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 Barra Mansa to Araruama?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Barra Mansa to Araruama?
In order: BR-116, BR-101 and RJ-124. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barra Mansa to Araruama?
Closest to the road: Museu da Geodiversidade (museum, mile 75, 1 mi from the route); Pedra de Itapuca (rock formation, mile 86, 2 mi from the route); Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 115, 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.