By road, Macaé and Araraquara are about 529 miles (851 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 54 min of driving.
- 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.”
| Distance | 529 mi (851 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-168 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → SP-065 → SP-330 → SP-310 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Macaé to Araraquara is like
BR-116 (209 mi) and BR-101 (102 mi) carry about 59% of the 529 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Macaé to Araraquara
| 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 | 114–123 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 123–125 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 125–334 | 209 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 334–421 | 87 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 421–422 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 422–452 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 452–453 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 453–526 | 73 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 526–529 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 230 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Araraquara
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 133), Itatiaia National Park (mile 220), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 270)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 220), Museu de História Natural (mile 411)
- Museums and history: Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos (mile 114), Museu Histórico e Diplomático (mile 114), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 133), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 270), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 321), Museu de História Natural (mile 411), Mata de Santa Genebra (mile 419)
Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos
Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos is a Catholic basilica and sanctuary on Rua Haddock Lobo, in the Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.
Museu Histórico e Diplomático
Housed in the Palácio Itamaraty in Rio de Janeiro, the Museu Histórico e Diplomático preserves the history of Brazilian diplomacy.
Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga
Also known as Nova Iguaçu Cathedral, the Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga stands on Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto and is the mother church of the Diocese of Nova Iguaçu.
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 Frei Galvão
The Museu Frei Galvão is a municipal cultural institution in Guaratinguetá, in São Paulo state, maintained jointly by the city government and a local association of the museum's friends.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Since 1997, São José dos Campos has explored Brazilian folk traditions at the Museu do Folclore, located within the Parque da Cidade. Along with exhibitions, it runs a specialized library and a toy library.
Museu de História Natural
In Campinas' Bosque dos Jequitibás, the Natural History Museum (Museu de História Natural) has displayed about 5,000 pieces since 1939, from taxidermied mammals, birds and reptiles to fossils and specimens from Brazil's biomes.
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.
Astronomical Observatory Dietrich Schiel
On USP's Campus 1 in São Carlos, the Dietrich Schiel Observatory opened in April 1986, coinciding with the passage of Halley's Comet, and belongs to the university's science outreach center.
In Araraquara itself
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Built in 1914, the mansion that houses Araraquara's Casa da Cultura is protected by CONDEPHAAT, São Paulo's heritage council. Inside are historical collections and a small theater.
More drives to Araraquara
- Limeira to Araraquara
- Campinas to Araraquara
- Jundiaí to Araraquara
- São Paulo to Araraquara
- São Vicente to Araraquara
- Santos to Araraquara
From Macaé to other places in Brazil
- Macaé to Araruama
- Macaé to Itaguaí
- Macaé to Barra Mansa
- Macaé to Angra dos Reis
- Macaé to Resende
- Macaé to Penedo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Macaé to Araraquara?
About 10 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 529 miles.
What is the driving distance from Macaé to Araraquara?
About 529 miles (851 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 Araraquara?
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 Macaé to Araraquara use?
In order: RJ-168, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, SP-065, SP-330 and SP-310. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Macaé to Araraquara?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (cathedral, mile 133, 0.9 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 220, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 270, 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.