Plan on about 10 h 25 min of driving for the 414-mile (666 km) trip from Cariacica to Angra dos Reis, 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.”
| Total distance | 414 mi (666 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Cariacica to Angra dos Reis
BR-101 (220 mi) and RJ-180 (152 mi) carry about 90% of the 414 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Cariacica to Angra dos Reis: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–11 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 11–146 | 135 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 146–147 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 147–152 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 152–155 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 155–159 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 159–311 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 311–321 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 321–337 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 337–412 | 75 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 412–414 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 109 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Cariacica and Angra dos Reis
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 25), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 73), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 94), Pedra Branca State Park (mile 342)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 94), Espaço Cultural da Marinha (mile 316), Museu Aeroespacial (mile 336), Ponte do Guandu (mile 354)
- With kids: AquaRio (mile 319)
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.
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.
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.
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.
AquaRio
AquaRio, the Marine Aquarium of Rio de Janeiro, is a public aquarium in the Gamboa neighborhood of the city's port zone, with about 26,000 square meters of built area.
Teatro Carlos Gomes
Established in 1868 in the Hotel Richelieu, Teatro Carlos Gomes is a theater in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Museu Aeroespacial
Museu Aeroespacial is a national aviation museum in Realengo, on Rio de Janeiro's West Side, a place known as the cradle of Brazilian aviation.
Pedra Branca State Park
In the state of Rio de Janeiro, Pedra Branca State Park ranks among the world's largest urban nature parks.
Ponte do Guandu
Also known as Ponte dos Jesuítas, Ponte do Guandu in Santa Cruz, in Rio de Janeiro's West Zone, was a bridge-dam completed in 1752 to control floodwaters and link local farms.
When you get to Angra dos Reis
São Bernardino de Sena Convent
The ruins of the São Bernardino de Sena Convent, named for the Franciscan saint, stand on Santo Antônio hill in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state.
Anil Beach
Anil Beach (Praia do Anil) is an urban beach in Angra dos Reis, lying in front of the town's railway line with modest homes on the hillsides.
More drives to Angra dos Reis
- Niterói to Angra dos Reis
- Jacareí to Angra dos Reis
- Mogi das Cruzes to Angra dos Reis
- São Paulo to Angra dos Reis
- Jundiaí to Angra dos Reis
- Sorocaba to Angra dos Reis
From Cariacica to other places in Brazil
- Cariacica to Governador Valadares
- Cariacica to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Cariacica to Sete Lagoas
- Cariacica to Itaguaí
- Cariacica to Barra Mansa
- Cariacica to Resende
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cariacica to Angra dos Reis?
About 10 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 414 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cariacica to Angra dos Reis?
About 414 miles (666 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 Cariacica to Angra dos Reis 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 Cariacica to Angra dos Reis use?
In order: BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cariacica and Angra dos Reis?
Closest to the road: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 73, 1 mi from the route); AquaRio (public aquarium, mile 319, 2 mi from the route); Ponte do Guandu (historic bridge, mile 354, 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.