By road, Fumaça and Trindade are about 144 miles (231 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 55 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 144 mi (231 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-159 → BR-116 → RJ-155 → BR-494 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Fumaça to Trindade is like
BR-101 (51 mi) and BR-494 (34 mi) carry about 59% of the 144 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Fumaça to Trindade: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| RJ-159 | 0–19 | 19 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 19–20 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 20–30 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 30–32 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-155 | 32–46 | 14 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 46–80 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 80–96 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 96–104 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 104–139 | 35 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 139–144 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
What to see on the way from Fumaça to Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia do Laboratório (mile 94), Praia Grande (mile 123), Jabaquara Beach (mile 128), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 135)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Laboratório (mile 94), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 112), Praia Grande (mile 123), Jabaquara Beach (mile 128), Saco da Velha (mile 132)
- Museums and history: Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo (mile 128)
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.
Praia Grande
Praia Grande is a beach in Paraty with access to trails that lead to waterfalls in the surrounding area, making it a handy stop for a walk.
Jabaquara Beach
Jabaquara Beach (Praia do Jabaquara) is the largest beach in central Paraty, within the municipality of Paraty.
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.
Saco da Velha
Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area
In the south of Rio de Janeiro state, Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area safeguards a significant remnant of Brazil's Atlantic Forest.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
From Fumaça to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Fumaça to Trindade?
About 3 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 144 miles.
What is the driving distance from Fumaça to Trindade?
About 144 miles (231 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 Fumaça to Trindade?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Fumaça to Trindade?
In order: RJ-159, BR-116, RJ-155, BR-494 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Fumaça and Trindade?
Closest to the road: Praia do Laboratório (beach, mile 94, 0.4 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 123, 0.2 mi from the route); Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (environmental protection area, mile 135, 0.7 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.