Macaé to Eunápolis is about 533 road miles (858 km): roughly 14 h 5 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 533 mi (858 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-106 → BR-101 → RJ-228 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Macaé–Eunápolis drive in a few lines
BR-101 (473 mi) and RJ-228 (43 mi) carry about 97% of the 533 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Macaé to Eunápolis, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–8 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-106 | 8–16 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 16–91 | 75 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-228 | 91–134 | 43 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 134–532 | 398 | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| local roads | 532–533 | 1 | Bahia |
- Mile 106 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 385 of this route: Espírito Santo → Bahia (state line)
What to see on the way from Macaé to Eunápolis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 211), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 241), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 343), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 343)
- Nature and outdoors: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 138), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 190), Fonte Grande State Park (mile 212)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 138), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 211), Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 214), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 223), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 241), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 343), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 343)
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
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.
Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo
In Cariacica, the Espírito Santo Military Police Museum holds more than 600 objects and 900 photographs on the force's history, in a building that closely resembles the state's first barracks, Quartel do Moscoso.
Fonte Grande State Park
Fonte Grande State Park is a state-protected park in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.
Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras
On Ilha das Caieiras in Vitória, Espírito Santo, this history museum is named for Manoel Passos Lyrio; an expansion begun in 2022 adds a section devoted to local fishermen.
Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado
In the Queimado district of Serra, Espírito Santo, these church ruins stand as a historic reminder of the Queimado Insurrection, an 1849 slave uprising.
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.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra
Set in a former seminary chapel in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, this museum of sacred art was founded by Bishop Dom Aldo Gerna.
More drives to Eunápolis
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Eunápolis
- Feira de Santana to Eunápolis
- Alagoinhas to Eunápolis
- Salvador to Eunápolis
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 does it take to drive from Macaé to Eunápolis?
About 14 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
How far is Eunápolis from Macaé by car?
About 533 miles (858 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 Eunápolis?
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 Eunápolis use?
In order: RJ-106, BR-101 and RJ-228. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Macaé to Eunápolis?
Closest to the road: Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 211, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 241, 0.2 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 343, 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.