Plan on about 3 h 12 min of driving for the 124-mile (199 km) trip from Campos dos Goytacazes to Guarapari, 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 | 124 mi (199 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → RJ-228 → ES-480 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Campos dos Goytacazes–Guarapari drive in a few lines
BR-101 (71 mi) and RJ-228 (44 mi) carry about 93% of the 124 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Campos dos Goytacazes to Guarapari
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 4–26 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-228 | 26–70 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 70–119 | 49 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 119–123 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 123–124 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 42 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Guarapari
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 56), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 73), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 78)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 56), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 73)
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Arriving in Guarapari
Praia dos Padres
A small strip of sand at Meaípe in Guarapari, Praia dos Padres is known as a haunted spot and owes its name to an exorcism episode.
More drives to Guarapari
- Rio das Ostras to Guarapari
- Governador Valadares to Guarapari
- Teresópolis to Guarapari
- Juiz de Fora to Guarapari
- Ipatinga to Guarapari
- Petrópolis to Guarapari
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 Fumaça
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Guarapari?
About 3 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 124 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campos dos Goytacazes to Guarapari?
About 124 miles (199 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 Guarapari 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 Guarapari use?
In order: BR-101, RJ-228 and ES-480. 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 Guarapari?
Closest to the road: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (natural monument, mile 56, 4 mi from the route); Itabira Natural Monument (natural monument, mile 73, 4 mi from the route); Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 78, 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.