By road, Cabo Frio and Itaguaí are about 134 miles (216 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 15 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 134 mi (216 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-140 → RJ-124 → BR-101 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Cabo Frio to Itaguaí
BR-101 (69 mi) and RJ-124 (35 mi) carry about 78% of the 134 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Cabo Frio to Itaguaí: the road sequence
| 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 | 93–109 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 109–132 | 23 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 132–134 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
Where to stop on the way to Itaguaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Maré (mile 95)
- Nature and outdoors: Costa do Sol State Park (mile 12), Araruama Lagoon (mile 18), Pedra Branca State Park (mile 115)
- Museums and history: Cemitério dos Pretos Novos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) (mile 91), Museu da Maré (mile 95), Museu Aeroespacial (mile 108), Ponte do Guandu (mile 126)
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.
Araruama Lagoon
In Rio de Janeiro state's Região dos Lagos, Araruama Lagoon is a permanent hypersaline lagoon covering 220 km², about 40 km long and 13 km wide.
Pedra do Índio
On Icaraí beach in Niterói, Pedra do Índio is a rock formation used by local anglers and beachgoers, with views over Guanabara Bay.
Theatro Municipal
Built in the early 20th century, the Theatro Municipal is an opera house in Rio de Janeiro's Centro district, regarded as one of Brazil's notable theaters.
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 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.
Museu Aeroespacial
Museu Aeroespacial is a national aviation museum in Realengo, on Rio de Janeiro's West Side, a place known as the cradle of Brazilian aviation.
Pedra Branca State Park
In the state of Rio de Janeiro, Pedra Branca State Park ranks among the world's largest urban nature parks.
Ponte do Guandu
Also known as Ponte dos Jesuítas, Ponte do Guandu in Santa Cruz, in Rio de Janeiro's West Zone, was a bridge-dam completed in 1752 to control floodwaters and link local farms.
More drives to Itaguaí
- São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Jacareí to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
From Cabo Frio to other places in Brazil
- Cabo Frio to Nova Friburgo
- Cabo Frio to Teresópolis
- Cabo Frio to Barra Mansa
- Cabo Frio to Angra dos Reis
- Cabo Frio to Resende
- Cabo Frio to Penedo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cabo Frio to Itaguaí?
About 3 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 134 miles.
How far is Itaguaí from Cabo Frio by car?
About 134 miles (216 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 Cabo Frio to Itaguaí drive?
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 Itaguaí?
In order: RJ-140, RJ-124, BR-101 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cabo Frio to Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Cemitério dos Pretos Novos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) (archaeological site, mile 91, 2 mi from the route); Museu da Maré (museum, mile 95, 0.4 mi from the route); Ponte do Guandu (historic bridge, mile 126, 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.