Plan on about 1 h 55 min of driving for the 60-mile (96 km) trip from Macaé to Araruama, before any 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 60 mi (96 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-106 → RJ-124 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Macaé to Araruama: the shape of the trip
RJ-106 (37 mi) and RJ-124 (11 mi) carry about 80% of the 60 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Macaé to Araruama: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-106 | 6–43 | 37 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-124 | 43–54 | 11 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 54–60 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
Where to stop on the way to Araruama
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Iriry Lagoon (mile 14)
- Nature and outdoors: Iriry Lagoon (mile 14), Costa do Sol State Park (mile 44), Araruama Lagoon (mile 50)
Iriry Lagoon
Also nicknamed Coca-Cola Lagoon, Iriry Lagoon in Rio das Ostras is ringed by a protected area with trails, kiosks, beaches, leisure spots and a lookout.
Costa do Sol State Park
Scattered along the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Costa do Sol State Park protects fragments of Atlantic Forest coastal habitat under pressure from urban growth.
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.
Arriving in Araruama
Coqueiral
Coqueiral is a beach in Araruama, Rio de Janeiro state, in a neighborhood of the same name along the Amaral Peixoto highway.
More drives to Araruama
- Barra Mansa to Araruama
- Angra dos Reis to Araruama
- Pindamonhangaba to Araruama
- Taubaté to Araruama
- São José dos Campos to Araruama
- Jacareí to Araruama
From Macaé to other places in Brazil
- Macaé to Itaguaí
- Macaé to Barra Mansa
- Macaé to Angra dos Reis
- Macaé to Resende
- Macaé to Penedo
- Macaé to Fumaça
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Macaé to Araruama?
About 1 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 60 miles.
What is the driving distance from Macaé to Araruama?
About 60 miles (96 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 Macaé to Araruama drive?
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 Araruama?
In order: RJ-106 and RJ-124. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Macaé to Araruama?
Closest to the road: Iriry Lagoon (lake, mile 14, 0.4 mi from the route); Costa do Sol State Park (state park, mile 44, 7 mi from the route); Araruama Lagoon (hypersaline lagoon, mile 50, 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.