Plan on about 9 h 1 min of driving for the 414-mile (667 km) trip from Campos dos Goytacazes to Mogi das Cruzes, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 414 mi (667 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-180 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → SPI 117/070 → SP-066 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Campos dos Goytacazes to Mogi das Cruzes: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (176 mi) and RJ-180 (158 mi) carry about 81% of the 414 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.
Which roads connect Campos dos Goytacazes and Mogi das Cruzes
| 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 | 180–356 | 176 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 356–357 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPI 117/070 | 357–395 | 38 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 395–396 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-066 | 396–413 | 17 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 413–414 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 285 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Mogi das Cruzes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 188), Itatiaia National Park (mile 275)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 132), Tijuca National Park (mile 170), Reserva Florestal do Grajaú (mile 170), Itatiaia National Park (mile 275)
- Museums and history: Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 165), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 188), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 357), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 389)
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.
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.
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a fort located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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.
Reserva Florestal do Grajaú
Part of the Tijuca forest, Reserva Florestal do Grajaú is a 136-acre park in Rio's Grajaú neighborhood that covers a slope of the Serra dos Três Rios up to Tijuca National Park.
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
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 da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recall immigrant life at the Italian Immigration Museum, housed in the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm, a district of Taubaté.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Housed in an 1857 mansion in Jacareí, the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba) shows sacred and folk art, paintings, and archaeological finds such as ceramic vessels and stone tools.
When you get to Mogi das Cruzes
St. Ann Cathedral, Mogi das Cruzes
Mogi das Cruzes Cathedral, dedicated to St. Ann, stands where the town's first chapel was built and became the seat of the Diocese of Mogi das Cruzes, created in 1962 by Pope John XXIII.
Pinacoteca de Mogi das Cruzes
Opened on September 24, 2016, the Pinacoteca de Mogi das Cruzes is an art museum showing visual art by artists from Mogi das Cruzes and invited guests.
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Visconde de Mauá
The Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Visconde de Mauá in Mogi das Cruzes was founded on November 19, 1958, as part of São Paulo state's network of historical and teaching museums.
More drives to Mogi das Cruzes
- Campinas to Mogi das Cruzes
- Ribeirão Preto to Mogi das Cruzes
- Uberlândia to Mogi das Cruzes
- Sorocaba to Mogi das Cruzes
- Rio de Janeiro to Mogi das Cruzes
- Niterói to Mogi das Cruzes
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 Mogi das Cruzes?
About 9 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 414 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campos dos Goytacazes to Mogi das Cruzes?
About 414 miles (667 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 Mogi das Cruzes 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 Mogi das Cruzes use?
In order: RJ-180, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, SPI 117/070 and SP-066. 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 Mogi das Cruzes?
Closest to the road: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 132, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (cathedral, mile 188, 0.9 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 275, 0.4 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.