Plan on about 3 h 35 min of driving for the 122-mile (197 km) trip from Itaguaí to Trindade, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 122 mi (197 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Itaguaí to Trindade is like
BR-101 (110 mi) carries about 90% of the 122 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Itaguaí and Trindade
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 1–75 | 74 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 75–83 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 83–119 | 36 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 119–122 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Itaguaí and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Anil Beach (mile 50), Praia do Laboratório (mile 73), Praia Grande (mile 102), Jabaquara Beach (mile 107), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 114)
- Nature and outdoors: Anil Beach (mile 50), Praia do Laboratório (mile 73), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 92), Praia Grande (mile 102), Jabaquara Beach (mile 107), Saco da Velha (mile 111)
- Museums and history: Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo (mile 107)
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.
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.
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 Itaguaí to other places in Brazil
- Itaguaí to Itanhaém
- Itaguaí to Assis
- Itaguaí to Ourinhos
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Ubá
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itaguaí to Trindade?
About 3 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 122 miles.
How far is Trindade from Itaguaí by car?
About 122 miles (197 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 Itaguaí to Trindade?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Itaguaí and Trindade?
Closest to the road: Praia do Laboratório (beach, mile 73, 0.2 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 102, 0.2 mi from the route); Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (environmental protection area, mile 114, 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.