By road, Limeira and Cabo Frio are about 429 miles (690 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 4 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 429 mi (690 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-124 → RJ-140 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Limeira to Cabo Frio is like
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-065 (88 mi) carry about 52% of the 429 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Limeira to Cabo Frio
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 3–27 | 24 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 27–115 | 88 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 115–116 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 116–252 | 136 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 252–327 | 75 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 327–382 | 55 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-124 | 382–418 | 36 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 418–419 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-140 | 419–427 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 427–429 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 221 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Limeira to Cabo Frio
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 230)
- Nature and outdoors: Itapetinga State Park (mile 82), Itatiaia National Park (mile 230), Araruama Lagoon (mile 411)
- Museums and history: Mata de Santa Genebra (mile 30), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 129), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 153), Museum Dom João VI (mile 333), Panteão de Caxias (mile 337)
Mata de Santa Genebra
Mata de Santa Genebra is a forest in Campinas protected as an Area of Relevant Ecological Interest. The José Pedro de Oliveira Foundation has hosted guided trail walks there with wildlife researchers from Unicamp.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Set inside São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade, the Museum of Folklore (Museu do Folclore) has explored Brazilian popular culture since 1997 through exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library.
Museu Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Museum Dom João VI
Museu Dom João VI is an art and history museum linked to the School of Fine Arts at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro, on Ilha do Fundão.
Panteão de Caxias
On Avenida Presidente Vargas in Rio de Janeiro, the Panteão de Caxias is a monument built to hold the remains of the Duke of Caxias, patron of the Brazilian army, and his wife.
Araruama Lagoon
In Rio de Janeiro state's Região dos Lagos, Araruama Lagoon is a permanent hypersaline lagoon covering 220 km², about 40 km long and 13 km wide.
In Cabo Frio itself
Convento de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Cabo Frio's former Franciscan convent dates from the late 17th century and now houses the city's Museum of Religious and Traditional Art.
Praia do Foguete
On the Cabo Frio coast in Rio de Janeiro state, Praia do Foguete is a beach with cold, deep and clear water.
Museu de Arte Religiosa e Tradicional
In Cabo Frio, the Museu de Arte Religiosa e Tradicional occupies the former Convent of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos, a 17th-century Baroque building, and is run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums.
More drives to Cabo Frio
- Niterói to Cabo Frio
- Petrópolis to Cabo Frio
- Taubaté to Cabo Frio
- São José dos Campos to Cabo Frio
- Jacareí to Cabo Frio
- Mogi das Cruzes to Cabo Frio
From Limeira to other places in Brazil
- Limeira to Araraquara
- Limeira to Araxá
- Limeira to Araguari
- Limeira to Ituiutaba
- Limeira to Itumbiara
- Limeira to Rio Verde
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Limeira to Cabo Frio?
About 9 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 429 miles.
What is the driving distance from Limeira to Cabo Frio?
About 429 miles (690 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 Limeira to Cabo Frio drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Limeira to Cabo Frio?
In order: SP-330, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116, BR-101, RJ-124 and RJ-140. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Limeira to Cabo Frio?
Closest to the road: Museu Mazzaropi (museum, mile 153, 2 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 230, 0.2 mi from the route); Museum Dom João VI (museum, mile 333, 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.