By road, Campos dos Goytacazes and Pouso Alegre are about 409 miles (658 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 2 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 409 mi (658 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-180 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → SP-048 → BR-459 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Pouso Alegre is like
RJ-180 (158 mi) and BR-116 (136 mi) carry about 72% of the 409 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Campos dos Goytacazes to Pouso Alegre: the road sequence
| 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 | 180–316 | 136 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-048 | 316–331 | 15 | São Paulo |
| BR-459 | 331–407 | 76 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 407–409 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 285 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 337 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Pouso Alegre
- 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), Itatiaia National Park (mile 275)
- Museums and history: Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (mile 161), Espaço Cultural da Marinha (mile 165), Museu Histórico e Diplomático (mile 168), 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.
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Completed in 1996, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum stands in the city of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state, and counts among the city's main landmarks.
Pedra do Índio
On Icaraí beach in Niterói, Pedra do Índio is a rock formation used by local anglers and beachgoers, with views over Guanabara Bay.
Espaço Cultural da Marinha
Overseen by the Brazilian Navy, the Espaço Cultural da Marinha is a cultural center on Rio de Janeiro's Orla Conde, between Largo da Candelária and Praça XV, with about 1,100 square meters of exhibits.
Museu Histórico e Diplomático
Housed in the Palácio Itamaraty in Rio de Janeiro, the Museu Histórico e Diplomático preserves the history of Brazilian diplomacy.
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.
Once you reach Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Archdiocese of Pouso Alegre, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Pouso Alegre
- São José dos Campos to Pouso Alegre
- São Paulo to Pouso Alegre
- Itu to Pouso Alegre
- Santos to Pouso Alegre
- São Vicente to Pouso Alegre
- Sorocaba to Pouso Alegre
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 Pouso Alegre?
About 9 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 409 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campos dos Goytacazes to Pouso Alegre?
About 409 miles (658 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 Pouso Alegre?
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 Pouso Alegre use?
In order: RJ-180, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, SP-048 and BR-459. 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 Pouso Alegre?
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.