Guarapari to Itaguaí is about 336 road miles (540 km): roughly 8 h 10 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 336 mi (540 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-480 → 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 13.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Guarapari to Itaguaí is like
RJ-180 (152 mi) and BR-101 (149 mi) carry about 90% of the 336 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Guarapari to Itaguaí
| 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 | 295–310 | 15 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 310–334 | 24 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 334–336 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 83 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itaguaí
- Nature and outdoors: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 46), Tijuca National Park (mile 295), Pedra Branca State Park (mile 317)
- Museums and history: Palácio do Ingá (mile 287), Museu Aeroespacial (mile 310), Ponte do Guandu (mile 327)
- With kids: Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden (mile 295)
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.
Palácio do Ingá
In Niterói's Ingá neighborhood, the Palácio do Ingá (Palácio Nilo Peçanha) houses the Museu de História e Arte do Rio de Janeiro.
Theatro Municipal
Built in the early 20th century, the Theatro Municipal is an opera house in Rio de Janeiro's Centro district, regarded as one of Brazil's notable theaters.
Tijuca National Park
Covering mountains inside the city of Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca National Park is an urban national park within the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve, managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.
Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden
Located in the São Cristóvão district, the Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden runs environmental and educational activities built around its animal collection of mainly fish, reptiles, birds and mammals.
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.
More drives to Itaguaí
- São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Jacareí to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
From Guarapari to other places in Brazil
- Guarapari to Itabira
- Guarapari to Barra do Piraí
- Guarapari to Penedo
- Guarapari to Fumaça
- Guarapari to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Guarapari to Guaratinguetá
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Guarapari to Itaguaí?
About 8 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 336 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guarapari to Itaguaí?
About 336 miles (540 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 Guarapari to Itaguaí?
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 Itaguaí use?
In order: ES-480, 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Guarapari to Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 46, 1 mi from the route); Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden (zoo, mile 295, 1 mi from the route); Ponte do Guandu (historic bridge, mile 327, 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.