The Wayro route from Linhares to Itaguaí is 439 miles (707 km), about 10 h 56 min of driving without 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 439 mi (707 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Linhares to Itaguaí drive plays out
BR-101 (254 mi) and RJ-180 (152 mi) carry about 92% of the 439 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Linhares to Itaguaí, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 2–223 | 221 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 223–224 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 224–230 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 230–233 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 233–237 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 237–389 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 389–398 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 398–414 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 414–438 | 24 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 438–439 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 187 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itaguaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 51), Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 390)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 103), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 150), Pedra Branca State Park (mile 420)
- Museums and history: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 51), Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 390), Sala Cecília Meireles (mile 398), Museu Aeroespacial (mile 413), Ponte do Guandu (mile 431)
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
Casa da Cultura de Fundão
Once the Agostini family residence, this two-story house in Fundão is protected as cultural heritage by Espírito Santo state and now works as a museum.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
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.
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
Built in a late colonial style, the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Niterói Cathedral) is the Catholic cathedral of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.
Sala Cecília Meireles
In Rio de Janeiro's Lapa district, Sala Cecília Meireles is a theater known for chamber music and regarded as one of the city's best venues for acoustics.
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 Linhares to other places in Brazil
- Linhares to Muriaé
- Linhares to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Linhares to Resende
- Linhares to Penedo
- Linhares to Fumaça
- Linhares to Historic Village of Mambucaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Linhares to Itaguaí?
About 10 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 439 miles.
What is the driving distance from Linhares to Itaguaí?
About 439 miles (707 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 Linhares 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 Linhares to Itaguaí use?
In order: 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.
What are good stops between Linhares and Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 51, 0.1 mi from the route); Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 150, 1 mi from the route); Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (cathedral, mile 390, 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.