Campos dos Goytacazes to Itapetininga is about 535 road miles (861 km): roughly 11 h 18 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 535 mi (861 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-180 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-075 → SPI 091/270 → SP-270 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Campos dos Goytacazes to Itapetininga drive plays out
BR-116 (214 mi) and RJ-180 (158 mi) carry about 70% of the 535 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Campos dos Goytacazes and Itapetininga
| 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 | 180–394 | 214 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 394–428 | 34 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 428–438 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 438–442 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 442–478 | 36 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 478–480 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 480–483 | 3 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 483–484 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 484–488 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 488–534 | 46 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 534–535 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 285 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Itapetininga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 188), Itatiaia National Park (mile 275), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 327), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 431), Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 491)
- Nature and outdoors: Tijuca National Park (mile 170), Itatiaia National Park (mile 275)
- Museums and history: Museu de Arte do Rio (mile 165), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 188), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 327), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 431)
- With kids: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 491)
Carioca Aqueduct
Better known as Arcos da Lapa, the Carioca Aqueduct in Rio de Janeiro was built in the mid-18th century to carry fresh water from the Carioca River to the city.
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.
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.
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.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo
In the left wing of the Luz Monastery, founded in 1774 by Frei Galvão, the Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo collects and displays Brazilian sacred art.
Teatro da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Teatro da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo is a theater in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.
Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros
Sorocaba's municipal zoo, Quinzinho de Barros, covers about 37 acres in São Paulo state and belongs to the Society of Brazilian Zoos.
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- São Paulo to Itapetininga
- Bragança Paulista to Itapetininga
From Campos dos Goytacazes to other places in Brazil
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- 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 Itapetininga?
About 11 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 535 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campos dos Goytacazes to Itapetininga?
About 535 miles (861 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 Campos dos Goytacazes to Itapetininga?
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 Itapetininga use?
In order: RJ-180, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, SP-060, SP-015, SP-280, SP-075, SPI 091/270 and SP-270. 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 Itapetininga?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 275, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 327, 0.4 mi from the route); Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (art museum, mile 431, 0.8 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.