By road, Campos dos Goytacazes and Vitória are about 149 miles (240 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 56 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 | 149 mi (240 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → RJ-228 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Campos dos Goytacazes to Vitória drive plays out
BR-101 (96 mi) and RJ-228 (44 mi) carry about 94% of the 149 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Campos dos Goytacazes to Vitória: the road sequence
| 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 | 70–144 | 74 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 144–145 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-262 | 145–148 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 148–149 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 42 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Campos dos Goytacazes and Vitória
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 56), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 73), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 78), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 125)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 56), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 73)
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
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.
Arriving in Vitória
Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, Vitória
Facing Dom Luiz Scortegagna Square, Vitória Cathedral (Our Lady of Victory Cathedral) is a Catholic church in the city of Vitória.
Solar Monjardim Museum
Run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums, the Solar Monjardim Museum is a public history museum inside the Solar Monjardim in Vitória's Santa Cecília neighborhood, Espírito Santo.
Praia de Camburi
Running about 6 km along Avenida Dante Michelini, Praia de Camburi is a beach on the mainland side of Vitória, in the north of the city.
More drives to Vitória
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 Vitória?
About 3 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 149 miles.
How far is Vitória from Campos dos Goytacazes by car?
About 149 miles (240 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 Vitória drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Campos dos Goytacazes to Vitória?
In order: BR-101, RJ-228 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Vitória?
Closest to the road: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (natural monument, mile 56, 4 mi from the route); Itabira Natural Monument (natural monument, mile 73, 4 mi from the route); Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 78, 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.