Plan on about 7 h 48 min of driving for the 368-mile (593 km) trip from Cabo Frio to Bragança Paulista, before any 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 368 mi (593 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-140 → RJ-124 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → SP-065 → SP-010 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Cabo Frio to Bragança Paulista: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (209 mi) and BR-101 (46 mi) carry about 69% of the 368 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Cabo Frio and Bragança Paulista
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-140 | 2–9 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 9–12 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-124 | 12–47 | 35 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 47–93 | 46 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 93–102 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 102–104 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 104–313 | 209 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 313–355 | 42 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 355–364 | 9 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 364–368 | 4 | São Paulo |
- Mile 208 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Cabo Frio to Bragança Paulista
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Geodiversidade (mile 96), Itatiaia National Park (mile 198)
- Nature and outdoors: Costa do Sol State Park (mile 12), Tijuca National Park (mile 93), Itatiaia National Park (mile 198), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 341)
- Museums and history: Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro (mile 89), Museu da Geodiversidade (mile 96), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 276)
- With kids: AquaRio (mile 91)
Costa do Sol State Park
Scattered along the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Costa do Sol State Park protects fragments of Atlantic Forest coastal habitat under pressure from urban growth.
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.
AquaRio
AquaRio, the Marine Aquarium of Rio de Janeiro, is a public aquarium in the Gamboa neighborhood of the city's port zone, with about 26,000 square meters of built area.
Tijuca National Park
Covering mountains inside the city of Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca National Park is an urban national park within the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve, managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.
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.
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Plays featuring characters from Monteiro Lobato's stories, exhibitions, a historic main house and green areas make up the Museu Monteiro Lobato in Taubaté, a tribute to the children's author.
Municipal Market of São José dos Campos
Completed in 1923 on the site of an 1896 market, the heritage-listed Municipal Market of São José dos Campos sells cheeses, spices, medicinal herbs, preserves, fish and meat, and is known for pastel with sugarcane juice.
Parque Estadual de Itaberaba
Created in 2010, Itaberaba State Park (Parque Estadual Itaberaba) protects land in São Paulo state spread across Arujá, Guarulhos, Mairiporã, Nazaré Paulista and Santa Isabel.
More drives to Bragança Paulista
- Limeira to Bragança Paulista
- São Carlos to Bragança Paulista
- Araraquara to Bragança Paulista
- Ribeirão Preto to Bragança Paulista
- Bauru to Bragança Paulista
- Franca to Bragança Paulista
From Cabo Frio to other places in Brazil
- Cabo Frio to Nova Friburgo
- Cabo Frio to Teresópolis
- Cabo Frio to Itaguaí
- Cabo Frio to Barra Mansa
- Cabo Frio to Angra dos Reis
- Cabo Frio to Resende
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cabo Frio to Bragança Paulista?
About 7 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 368 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cabo Frio to Bragança Paulista?
About 368 miles (593 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 Cabo Frio to Bragança Paulista?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cabo Frio to Bragança Paulista?
In order: RJ-140, RJ-124, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, SP-065 and SP-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cabo Frio and Bragança Paulista?
Closest to the road: Museu da Geodiversidade (museum, mile 96, 1 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 198, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Monteiro Lobato (museum, mile 276, 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.