Plan on about 6 h 28 min of driving for the 276-mile (444 km) trip from Campos dos Goytacazes to Fumaça, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 276 mi (444 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-180 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-159 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Campos dos Goytacazes to Fumaça
RJ-180 (158 mi) and BR-116 (77 mi) carry about 85% of the 276 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Campos dos Goytacazes and Fumaça
| 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 | 180–257 | 77 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 257–276 | 19 | Rio de Janeiro |
Places worth a stop between Campos dos Goytacazes and Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Baths of King João VI at Caju (mile 168), Museu da Maré (mile 171), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 188)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 132)
- Museums and history: Solar do Jambeiro (mile 162), Baths of King João VI at Caju (mile 168), Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 168), Museu da Maré (mile 171), Museum Dom João VI (mile 172), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 188)
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.
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.
Solar do Jambeiro
Solar do Jambeiro, also called Palacete Bartholdy, is a manor house in São Domingos, Niterói, now a cultural center for art exhibitions, restoration courses, theater and music.
Convento do Carmo
Convento do Carmo in Rio de Janeiro stands near Praça XV in the city center; the present convent is on Rua Morais e Vale.
Baths of King João VI at Caju
Also known as the Museu da Limpeza Urbana, the Baths of King João VI (Casa de Banho de Dom João VI) is a museum on Praia do Caju in Rio de Janeiro's Caju neighborhood.
Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
The Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro covers the history of the state's prisons and displays contraband seized in prison units, from cell phones to tools used in escape attempts.
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.
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.
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.
When you get to Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- Niterói to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
From Campos dos Goytacazes to other places in Brazil
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Itaguaí
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Barra Mansa
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Angra dos Reis
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Resende
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Penedo
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Historic Village of Mambucaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Fumaça?
About 6 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 276 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campos dos Goytacazes to Fumaça?
About 276 miles (444 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 Fumaça drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Fumaça use?
In order: RJ-180, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116 and RJ-159. 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 Fumaça?
Closest to the road: Baths of King João VI at Caju (museum, mile 168, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu da Maré (museum, mile 171, 0.3 mi from the route); Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (cathedral, mile 188, 0.9 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.