By road, Macaé and Trindade are about 283 miles (455 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 2 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 283 mi (455 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-168 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Macaé to Trindade: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (153 mi) and BR-116 (44 mi) carry about 70% of the 283 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Macaé and Trindade
| 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 | 125–169 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 169–178 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 178–185 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 185–219 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 219–235 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 235–243 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 243–278 | 35 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 278–283 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
Where to stop on the way to Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Maré (mile 117), Praia do Laboratório (mile 233)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 78), Praia do Laboratório (mile 233), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 252)
- Museums and history: Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 106), Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro (mile 110), Cemitério dos Pretos Novos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) (mile 113), Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant (mile 114), Museu da Maré (mile 117)
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park is a protected area in Rio de Janeiro state, set aside by the municipality to safeguard a stretch of Atlantic Forest.
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.
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.
Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro
Opened on September 3, 1965, for Rio's fourth centenary, the Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro is a state museum dedicated to carioca culture.
Cemitério dos Pretos Novos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
An archaeological site and cultural center in Rio's Gamboa neighborhood, the Cemitério dos Pretos Novos stands over a cemetery for enslaved Africans used between 1769 and 1830, in an 18th-century house.
Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant
Run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums, the Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant opened in 1982 in the Santa Teresa house where the teacher, engineer and soldier lived.
Museu da Maré
Recording the history of the Maré communities in Rio de Janeiro, Museu da Maré centers on a permanent exhibition and also runs oral history research, storytelling and traveling exhibitions.
Praia do Laboratório
Praia do Laboratório is a beach in the municipality of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state, right next to the nuclear power plant.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
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 Trindade?
About 7 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 283 miles.
What is the driving distance from Macaé to Trindade?
About 283 miles (455 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 Trindade?
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 Trindade?
In order: RJ-168, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, RJ-145, RJ-139 and BR-494. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Macaé to Trindade?
Closest to the road: Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (cathedral, mile 106, 1 mi from the route); Museu da Maré (museum, mile 117, 0.4 mi from the route); Praia do Laboratório (beach, mile 233, 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.