By road, Campos dos Goytacazes and Trindade are about 337 miles (542 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 21 min of driving.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 337 mi (542 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-180 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Campos dos Goytacazes–Trindade drive in a few lines
RJ-180 (158 mi) and BR-101 (60 mi) carry about 65% of the 337 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Campos dos Goytacazes and Trindade
| 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 | 180–224 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 224–233 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 233–239 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 239–273 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 273–289 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 289–298 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 298–333 | 35 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 333–337 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Life (mile 171), Praia do Laboratório (mile 288)
- Nature and outdoors: Tijuca National Park (mile 170), Praia do Laboratório (mile 288), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 306)
- Museums and history: Niterói Contemporary Art Museum (mile 161), Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro (mile 165), Museum of Life (mile 171), Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo (mile 322)
- With kids: Museum of Life (mile 171)
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.
Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
Dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Rio's Old Cathedral is a Carmelite church that served as cathedral from around 1808 to 1976 and as Royal and then Imperial Chapel.
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.
Museum of Life
The Museum of Life is located at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Praia do Laboratório
Praia do Laboratório is a beach in the municipality of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state, right next to the nuclear power plant.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo
Installed in Paraty's Forte Defensor Perpétuo, this history museum focuses on the military, urban and cultural past of the region and its local traditions.
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- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
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 Trindade?
About 8 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 337 miles.
How far is Trindade from Campos dos Goytacazes by car?
About 337 miles (542 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 Trindade 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 Trindade use?
In order: RJ-180, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, RJ-145, RJ-139 and BR-494. 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 Trindade?
Closest to the road: Museum of Life (science museum, mile 171, 0.2 mi from the route); Praia do Laboratório (beach, mile 288, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo (museum, mile 322, 1 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.