The Wayro route from Macaé to Angra dos Reis is 207 miles (333 km), about 5 h 13 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 207 mi (333 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-168 → BR-101 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Macaé–Angra dos Reis drive in a few lines
BR-101 (177 mi) and BR-040 (16 mi) carry about 93% of the 207 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Macaé to Angra dos Reis
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-168 | 2–11 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 11–12 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 12–114 | 102 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 114–130 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 130–205 | 75 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 205–207 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
Stops between Macaé and Angra dos Reis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Life (mile 116)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 78), Tijuca National Park (mile 115), Pedra Branca State Park (mile 137)
- Museums and history: Museu Antônio Parreiras (mile 106), Espaço Cultural da Marinha (mile 110), Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 111), Museum of Life (mile 116), Museu Aeroespacial (mile 130)
- With kids: Museum of Life (mile 116)
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park is a protected area in Rio de Janeiro state, set aside by the municipality to safeguard a stretch of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Antônio Parreiras
In Niterói's Ingá neighborhood, on Rua Tiradentes, the Museu Antônio Parreiras is devoted to preserving the memory and work of Brazilian painter Antônio Parreiras.
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.
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a fort located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Tijuca National Park
Covering mountains inside the city of Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca National Park is an urban national park within the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve, managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.
Museum of Life
The Museum of Life is located at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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.
In Angra dos Reis itself
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.
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.
More drives to Angra dos Reis
- Niterói to Angra dos Reis
- Jacareí to Angra dos Reis
- Mogi das Cruzes to Angra dos Reis
- São Paulo to Angra dos Reis
- Jundiaí to Angra dos Reis
- Sorocaba to Angra dos Reis
From Macaé to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Macaé to Angra dos Reis?
About 5 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 207 miles.
What is the driving distance from Macaé to Angra dos Reis?
About 207 miles (333 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 Macaé to Angra dos Reis?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Macaé to Angra dos Reis?
In order: RJ-168, BR-101 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Macaé to Angra dos Reis?
Closest to the road: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 78, 1 mi from the route); Espaço Cultural da Marinha (museum, mile 110, 2 mi from the route); Museum of Life (science museum, mile 116, 0.2 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.