Plan on about 10 h 39 min of driving for the 504-mile (811 km) trip from Campos dos Goytacazes to Limeira, 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 | 504 mi (811 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-180 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → SP-065 → SP-330 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Campos dos Goytacazes–Limeira drive in a few lines
BR-116 (208 mi) and RJ-180 (158 mi) carry about 73% of the 504 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Campos dos Goytacazes to Limeira
| 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 | 180–388 | 208 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 388–476 | 88 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 476–477 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 477–497 | 20 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 497–500 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 500–504 | 4 | São Paulo |
- Mile 285 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Limeira
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 275), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 324)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 275), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 428)
- Museums and history: Naval Museum (mile 165), Civil Police Museum (mile 168), Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant (mile 168), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 324), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 375), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 428), Mata de Santa Genebra (mile 473)
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.
Naval Museum
Dedicated to preserving Brazil's naval history, the Naval Museum (Museu Naval) is in the center of Rio de Janeiro.
Civil Police Museum
Through permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Museum shows documents and objects tracing the work of the Civil Police in the city since colonial times.
Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant
Run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums, the Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant opened in 1982 in the Santa Teresa house where the teacher, engineer and soldier lived.
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Museu Frei Galvão
The Museu Frei Galvão is a municipal cultural institution in Guaratinguetá, in São Paulo state, maintained jointly by the city government and a local association of the museum's friends.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library make up the Museum of Folklore, which has focused on Brazilian popular culture since 1997 from its home in São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Hang gliders and paragliders launch from Pedra Grande, and a trail leads to views over nearby towns. At about 1,400 meters, it's the highest point in Atibaia.
Mata de Santa Genebra
Mata de Santa Genebra is a forest in Campinas protected as an Area of Relevant Ecological Interest. The José Pedro de Oliveira Foundation has hosted guided trail walks there with wildlife researchers from Unicamp.
More drives to Limeira
- Ribeirão Preto to Limeira
- Bauru to Limeira
- São Vicente to Limeira
- Santos to Limeira
- Mogi das Cruzes to Limeira
- Taubaté to Limeira
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 is the drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Limeira?
About 10 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 504 miles.
How far is Limeira from Campos dos Goytacazes by car?
About 504 miles (811 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 Limeira?
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 Limeira use?
In order: RJ-180, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, SP-065 and SP-330. 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 Limeira?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 275, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 324, 0.4 mi from the route); Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (museum, mile 375, 2 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.