Plan on about 13 h 14 min of driving for the 476-mile (766 km) trip from Campos dos Goytacazes to Trancoso, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 476 mi (766 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → RJ-228 → BA-283 → BA-987 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Campos dos Goytacazes–Trancoso drive in a few lines
BR-101 (389 mi) and RJ-228 (44 mi) carry about 91% of the 476 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Campos dos Goytacazes to Trancoso
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 4–26 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-228 | 26–70 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 70–437 | 367 | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| connecting roads | 437–438 | 1 | Bahia |
| local roads | 438–442 | 4 | Bahia |
| BA-283 | 442–454 | 12 | Bahia |
| local roads | 454–461 | 7 | Bahia |
| BA-283 | 461–470 | 9 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 470–473 | 3 | Bahia |
| BA-987 | 473–476 | 3 | Bahia |
- Mile 42 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 320 of this route: Espírito Santo → Bahia (state line)
Stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Trancoso
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 146), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 278)
- Nature and outdoors: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 78), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 124), Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 145), Monte Pascoal National Park (mile 453)
- Museums and history: Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 146), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 158), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 278)
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument protects a small sugarloaf-shaped hill on the shore of the bay south of Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo state.
Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo
In Cariacica, the Espírito Santo Military Police Museum holds more than 600 objects and 900 photographs on the force's history, in a building that closely resembles the state's first barracks, Quartel do Moscoso.
Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado
In the Queimado district of Serra, Espírito Santo, these church ruins stand as a historic reminder of the Queimado Insurrection, an 1849 slave uprising.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Monte Pascoal National Park
Set in the Brazilian state of Bahia, Monte Pascoal National Park is a national park and protected natural area.
More drives to Trancoso
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- Guarapari to Trancoso
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- Macaé to Trancoso
- Rio das Ostras to Trancoso
- Itabuna to Trancoso
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 Trancoso?
About 13 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 476 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campos dos Goytacazes to Trancoso?
About 476 miles (766 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 Trancoso?
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 Trancoso use?
In order: BR-101, RJ-228, BA-283 and BA-987. 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 Trancoso?
Closest to the road: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 78, 1 mi from the route); Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 146, 0.3 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 278, 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.