Campos dos Goytacazes to Resende is about 267 road miles (430 km): roughly 6 h 7 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 | 267 mi (430 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-180 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Campos dos Goytacazes to Resende: the shape of the trip
RJ-180 (158 mi) and BR-116 (86 mi) carry about 91% of the 267 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Campos dos Goytacazes to Resende: 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 | 180–266 | 86 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 266–267 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Resende
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 188)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 132), Praia do Buraco (mile 155)
- Museums and history: Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (mile 161), Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 161), Naval Museum (mile 165), Civil Police Museum (mile 168), Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant (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.
Praia do Buraco
About four kilometers from Praia Central in Balneário Camboriú, Praia do Buraco borders Praia do Canto; strong waves make it unsafe for swimming, so it draws mostly fishermen and photographers.
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.
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
Built in a late colonial style, the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Niterói Cathedral) is the Catholic cathedral of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.
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.
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.
More drives to Resende
- Niterói to Resende
- São José dos Campos to Resende
- Jacareí to Resende
- Mogi das Cruzes to Resende
- São Paulo to Resende
- Jundiaí to Resende
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 Penedo
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Fumaça
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Historic Village of Mambucaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Resende?
About 6 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 267 miles.
How far is Resende from Campos dos Goytacazes by car?
About 267 miles (430 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 Resende?
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 Resende use?
In order: RJ-180, BR-101, BR-040 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Resende?
Closest to the road: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 132, 1 mi from the route); Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (cathedral, mile 161, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (cathedral, mile 188, 0.9 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.