Plan on about 12 h 17 min of driving for the 539-mile (867 km) trip from Cariacica to Jacareí, 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 | 539 mi (867 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Cariacica to Jacareí
BR-116 (204 mi) and RJ-180 (152 mi) carry about 66% of the 539 miles. It runs through 3 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cariacica to Jacareí
| 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 | 321–329 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 329–332 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 332–536 | 204 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| local roads | 536–539 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 109 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 436 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cariacica and Jacareí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 426)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 25), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 73), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 284), Itatiaia National Park (mile 426)
- Museums and history: Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro (mile 317), Espaço Cultural da Marinha (mile 317), Museu da Chácara do Céu (mile 321), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 508)
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 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.
Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro
Opened on September 3, 1965, for Rio's fourth centenary, the Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro is a state museum dedicated to carioca culture.
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.
Carioca Aqueduct
Better known as Arcos da Lapa, the Carioca Aqueduct in Rio de Janeiro was built in the mid-18th century to carry fresh water from the Carioca River to the city.
Museu da Chácara do Céu
In Rio de Janeiro's Santa Teresa neighborhood, Museu da Chácara do Céu is an art museum that, together with Museu do Açude, makes up the Castro Maya Museums.
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
In Quiririm, a district of Taubaté, the Italian Immigration Museum fills the brick Casa Indiani, built between 1897 and 1903 by a family from Cremona, with photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recalling immigrant life.
In Jacareí itself
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Housed in an 1857 mansion in Jacareí, the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba) shows sacred and folk art, paintings, and archaeological finds such as ceramic vessels and stone tools.
More drives to Jacareí
- Jundiaí to Jacareí
- Limeira to Jacareí
- Araraquara to Jacareí
- Ribeirão Preto to Jacareí
- Bauru to Jacareí
- Franca to Jacareí
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 Angra dos Reis
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cariacica to Jacareí?
About 12 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 539 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cariacica to Jacareí?
About 539 miles (867 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 Cariacica to Jacareí?
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 Jacareí use?
In order: BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cariacica and Jacareí?
Closest to the road: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 73, 1 mi from the route); Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 284, 1 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 426, 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.