Limeira to Macaé is about 450 road miles (725 km): roughly 9 h 30 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 450 mi (725 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-168 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Limeira to Macaé
SP-060 (136 mi) and BR-101 (112 mi) carry about 55% of the 450 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Limeira to Macaé
| 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 | 327–439 | 112 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-168 | 439–448 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 448–450 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 221 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Limeira and Macaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 141), Itatiaia National Park (mile 230)
- Nature and outdoors: Itapetinga State Park (mile 82), Itatiaia National Park (mile 230), Praia do Buraco (mile 350)
- Museums and history: Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti (mile 38), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 141), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 153), Museu Militar Conde de Linhares (mile 336), Espaço Cultural da Marinha (mile 341)
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti
Campinas's Museum of Contemporary Art (MACC), founded in 1965, sits on Avenida Benjamin Constant downtown, beside the city hall and municipal library. Its collection focuses on postwar Brazilian art, with paintings, sculpture, works on paper and installations.
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.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
A rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick are among the vintage vehicles and engines on display at the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas in Caçapava.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, a museum honors the comedian and filmmaker with photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
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.
Museu Militar Conde de Linhares
In Rio de Janeiro's São Cristóvão neighborhood, the Museu Militar Conde de Linhares covers military history and is named for the nobleman who accompanied the Portuguese court's move to Brazil.
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.
Espaço Cultural da Marinha
Overseen by the Brazilian Navy, the Espaço Cultural da Marinha is a cultural center on Rio de Janeiro's Orla Conde, between Largo da Candelária and Praça XV, with about 1,100 square meters of exhibits.
Praia do Buraco
About four kilometers from Praia Central in Balneário Camboriú, Praia do Buraco borders Praia do Canto; strong waves make it unsafe for swimming, so it draws mostly fishermen and photographers.
Arriving in Macaé
Forte Marechal Hermes
Forte Marechal Hermes stands just south of the Macaé River mouth in Macaé, on the point of land between Imbetiba and Conchas beaches, facing the Sant'Anna archipelago.
Palácio dos Urubus
Palácio dos Urubus is a historic building on Rua Doutor Télio Barreto in the center of Macaé, in Rio de Janeiro state.
More drives to Macaé
- Taubaté to Macaé
- São José dos Campos to Macaé
- Mogi das Cruzes to Macaé
- São Paulo to Macaé
- Jundiaí to Macaé
- Campinas to Macaé
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 Macaé?
About 9 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 450 miles.
What is the driving distance from Limeira to Macaé?
About 450 miles (725 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 Limeira to Macaé?
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 Limeira to Macaé use?
In order: SP-330, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116, BR-101 and RJ-168. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Limeira and Macaé?
Closest to the road: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 141, 1 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 230, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Militar Conde de Linhares (museum, mile 336, 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.