By road, Guarapari and Fumaça are about 401 miles (646 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 40 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 401 mi (646 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-480 → BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-159 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Guarapari to Fumaça
RJ-180 (152 mi) and BR-101 (125 mi) carry about 69% of the 401 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Guarapari and Fumaça
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 1–4 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 4–119 | 115 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 119–121 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 121–126 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 126–129 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 129–133 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 133–285 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 285–295 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 295–303 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 303–305 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 305–382 | 77 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 382–401 | 19 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 83 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Guarapari and Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Baths of King João VI at Caju (mile 293), Museum of Life (mile 296), Museu da Maré (mile 297), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 313)
- Nature and outdoors: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 46), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 258)
- Museums and history: Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá (mile 288), Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 291), Baths of King João VI at Caju (mile 293), Museum of Life (mile 296), Museu da Maré (mile 297), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 313)
- With kids: Museum of Life (mile 296)
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.
Pedra do Índio
On Icaraí beach in Niterói, Pedra do Índio is a rock formation used by local anglers and beachgoers, with views over Guanabara Bay.
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá is a fort in the city of Niterói, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a fort located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Baths of King João VI at Caju
Also known as the Museu da Limpeza Urbana, the Baths of King João VI (Casa de Banho de Dom João VI) is a museum on Praia do Caju in Rio de Janeiro's Caju neighborhood.
Museum of Life
The Museum of Life is located at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Museu da Maré
Recording the history of the Maré communities in Rio de Janeiro, Museu da Maré centers on a permanent exhibition and also runs oral history research, storytelling and traveling exhibitions.
Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga
Also known as Nova Iguaçu Cathedral, the Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga stands on Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto and is the mother church of the Diocese of Nova Iguaçu.
When you get to Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- Niterói to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
From Guarapari to other places in Brazil
- Guarapari to Itabira
- Guarapari to Barra do Piraí
- Guarapari to Itaguaí
- Guarapari to Penedo
- Guarapari to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Guarapari to Guaratinguetá
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Guarapari to Fumaça?
About 9 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 401 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guarapari to Fumaça?
About 401 miles (646 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 Guarapari to Fumaça 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 Guarapari to Fumaça use?
In order: ES-480, BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040, BR-116 and RJ-159. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Guarapari and Fumaça?
Closest to the road: Baths of King João VI at Caju (museum, mile 293, 0.2 mi from the route); Museum of Life (science museum, mile 296, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu da Maré (museum, mile 297, 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.