Plan on about 5 h 42 min of driving for the 247-mile (397 km) trip from Campos dos Goytacazes to Barra Mansa, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 247 mi (397 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-180 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Campos dos Goytacazes to Barra Mansa drive plays out
RJ-180 (158 mi) and BR-116 (65 mi) carry about 90% of the 247 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Campos dos Goytacazes to Barra Mansa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 2–160 | 158 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 160–169 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 169–178 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 178–180 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 180–245 | 65 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 245–247 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Barra Mansa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 169), Parque Shanghai (mile 175)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 132), Praia do Buraco (mile 155), Parque Shanghai (mile 175)
- Museums and history: Museu de História e Artes do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 161), Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá (mile 162), Museu de Arte do Rio (mile 165), Museus Castro Maya (mile 168), Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 169), Museum Dom João VI (mile 172)
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.
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.
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá is a fort in the city of Niterói, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Museu de Arte do Rio
Opened on March 1, 2013, Museu de Arte do Rio is an art museum maintained through a partnership of municipal institutions and private initiatives.
Museus Castro Maya
The Museus Castro Maya are two federal public museums in Rio de Janeiro: Museu do Açude beside the Tijuca Forest and Museu da Chácara do Céu in Santa Teresa, both showing the art collection of Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya.
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.
Museum Dom João VI
Museu Dom João VI is an art and history museum linked to the School of Fine Arts at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, on Ilha do Fundão.
Parque Shanghai
Parque Shanghai is an amusement park in the Penha neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, close to the Church of Our Lady of Penha.
More drives to Barra Mansa
- Niterói to Barra Mansa
- Jacareí to Barra Mansa
- São Paulo to Barra Mansa
- Bragança Paulista to Barra Mansa
- Jundiaí to Barra Mansa
- Campinas to Barra Mansa
From Campos dos Goytacazes to other places in Brazil
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Itaguaí
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Angra dos Reis
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Resende
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Penedo
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Fumaça
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Historic Village of Mambucaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Barra Mansa?
About 5 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 247 miles.
How far is Barra Mansa from Campos dos Goytacazes by car?
About 247 miles (397 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 Campos dos Goytacazes to Barra Mansa drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Campos dos Goytacazes to Barra Mansa?
In order: RJ-180, BR-101, BR-040 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Campos dos Goytacazes to Barra Mansa?
Closest to the road: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 132, 1 mi from the route); Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (museum, mile 169, 0.6 mi from the route); Parque Shanghai (park, mile 175, 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.