By road, Macaé and Tatuí are about 464 miles (747 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 34 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 464 mi (747 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-168 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-127 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Macaé to Tatuí is like
BR-116 (214 mi) and BR-101 (102 mi) carry about 68% of the 464 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Macaé to Tatuí: the road sequence
| 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 | 388–456 | 68 | São Paulo |
| SP-127 | 456–462 | 6 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 462–464 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 230 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Macaé and Tatuí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 220), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 273)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Buraco (mile 100), Tijuca National Park (mile 115), Itatiaia National Park (mile 220), Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 427)
- Museums and history: Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 106), Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 114), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 273), Catavento Museum (mile 375), Jewish Museum of São Paulo (mile 377)
Praia do Buraco
About four kilometers from Praia Central in Balneário Camboriú, Praia do Buraco borders Praia do Canto; strong waves make it unsafe for swimming, so it draws mostly fishermen and photographers.
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
Built in a late colonial style, the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Niterói Cathedral) is the Catholic cathedral of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.
Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
The Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro covers the history of the state's prisons and displays contraband seized in prison units, from cell phones to tools used in escape attempts.
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.
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.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
Catavento Museum
Inside the Palácio das Indústrias in São Paulo, Catavento is an interactive science museum that opened in 2009.
Jewish Museum of São Paulo
São Paulo's Jewish Museum presents exhibits on Jewish life in Brazil, with a collection of more than 2,000 items brought by immigrants.
Parque Geológico do Varvito
Banded rock walls line a former quarry in Itu, where Parque Geológico do Varvito shows off varvite, sediment that settled in glacial lakes some 280 million years ago.
Once you reach Tatuí
Museu Paulo Setúbal
Housed in Tatuí's former jail and courthouse, finished in 1920, the Paulo Setúbal Historical Museum (Museu Histórico Paulo Setúbal) honors the local-born novelist with rooms on his life, town history and Tatuí soldiers of World War II.
Planetário de Tatuí
Planetário de Tatuí is a planetarium in the town of Tatuí, equipped with an AsterDomus ASTER model IV projector, with 8 meters in diameter and 6.2 meters of central height.
More drives to Tatuí
- Campinas to Tatuí
- São Paulo to Tatuí
- Bragança Paulista to Tatuí
- Mogi das Cruzes to Tatuí
- Cubatão to Tatuí
- São Vicente to Tatuí
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 Tatuí?
About 9 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 464 miles.
What is the driving distance from Macaé to Tatuí?
About 464 miles (747 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 Tatuí drive?
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 Tatuí use?
In order: RJ-168, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, SP-060, SP-015, SP-280 and SP-127. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Macaé and Tatuí?
Closest to the road: Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (cathedral, mile 106, 1 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 220, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 273, 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.