Plan on about 9 h 59 min of driving for the 480-mile (773 km) trip from Macaé to Itapetininga, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 480 mi (773 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-168 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-075 → SPI 091/270 → SP-270 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Macaé to Itapetininga: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (214 mi) and BR-101 (102 mi) carry about 66% of the 480 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Macaé and Itapetininga
| 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 | 125–339 | 214 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 339–373 | 34 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 373–383 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 383–388 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 388–424 | 36 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 424–425 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 425–429 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 429–433 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 433–479 | 46 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 479–480 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 230 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Macaé and Itapetininga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 220), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 273), Latin America Memorial (mile 378), Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 436)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 220)
- Museums and history: Museu de Arte do Rio (mile 111), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 273), Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 373), Pátio do Colégio (mile 376), Latin America Memorial (mile 378)
- With kids: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 436)
Pedra de Itapuca
Between Icaraí and Flechas beaches in Niterói, Pedra de Itapuca is a rock formation considered one of the symbols of the city.
Carioca Aqueduct
Better known as Arcos da Lapa, the Carioca Aqueduct in Rio de Janeiro was built in the mid-18th century to carry fresh water from the Carioca River to the city.
Museu de Arte do Rio
Opened on March 1, 2013, Museu de Arte do Rio is an art museum maintained through a partnership of municipal institutions and private initiatives.
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo
Set in the Immigrant Inn building, opened in 1887 in São Paulo's Mooca neighborhood, the Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo tells the story of immigration.
Pátio do Colégio
Pátio do Colégio is the historic Jesuit church and school in São Paulo, Brazil; the name also refers to the square in front of the church.
Latin America Memorial
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and opened on March 18, 1989, the Latin America Memorial in São Paulo is a cultural, political and leisure complex dedicated to Latin American integration.
Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros
Sorocaba's municipal zoo, Quinzinho de Barros, covers about 37 acres in São Paulo state and belongs to the Society of Brazilian Zoos.
More drives to Itapetininga
- Itu to Itapetininga
- Campinas to Itapetininga
- Jundiaí to Itapetininga
- Limeira to Itapetininga
- São Paulo to Itapetininga
- Bragança Paulista to Itapetininga
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 Itapetininga?
About 9 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 480 miles.
How far is Itapetininga from Macaé by car?
About 480 miles (773 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 Itapetininga 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 Itapetininga?
In order: RJ-168, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, SP-060, SP-015, SP-280, SP-075, SPI 091/270 and SP-270. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Macaé and Itapetininga?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 220, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 273, 0.4 mi from the route); Latin America Memorial (museum, mile 378, 0.9 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.