Plan on about 8 h 38 min of driving for the 306-mile (492 km) trip from Itaperuna 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 306 mi (492 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-198 → RJ-186 → BR-393 → RJ-127 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Itaperuna to Trindade: the shape of the trip
BR-393 (114 mi) and BR-101 (51 mi) carry about 54% of the 306 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Itaperuna to Trindade, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 1–10 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-186 | 10–54 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| BR-393 | 54–168 | 114 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-127 | 168–178 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 178–185 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 185–202 | 17 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 202–208 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 208–242 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 242–258 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 258–267 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 267–302 | 35 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 302–306 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 49 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 83 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Itaperuna and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 151), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 165), Praia do Laboratório (mile 257), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 298)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 166), Praia do Laboratório (mile 257), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 275), Saco da Velha (mile 295)
- Museums and history: Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 151), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 165), Perpétuo Defensive Fort (mile 291), Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo (mile 291)
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
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.
Perpétuo Defensive Fort
Built in 1793 in Paraty's first settlement, then called Vila de São Roque, the Forte Defensor Perpétuo was meant to guard gold shipped along the Estrada Real and the region's sugar production.
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 Itaperuna to other places in Brazil
- Itaperuna to Barra do Piraí
- Itaperuna to Paranapiacaba
- Itaperuna to Aracruz
- Itaperuna to Santa Leopoldina
- Itaperuna to Itaúnas
- Itaperuna to Caraíva
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itaperuna to Trindade?
About 8 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 306 miles.
How far is Trindade from Itaperuna by car?
About 306 miles (492 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 Itaperuna to Trindade 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 Itaperuna to Trindade use?
In order: RJ-198, RJ-186, BR-393, RJ-127, RJ-145, RJ-139, BR-494 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itaperuna and Trindade?
Closest to the road: Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 151, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu Casa da Hera (museum, mile 165, 0.5 mi from the route); Praia do Laboratório (beach, mile 257, 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.