The Wayro route from Niterói to Angra dos Reis is 102 miles (164 km), about 2 h 45 min of driving without 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.”
| Total distance | 102 mi (164 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Niterói to Angra dos Reis
BR-101 (83 mi) and BR-040 (16 mi) carry about 97% of the 102 miles. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Niterói to Angra dos Reis: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 1–9 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 9–25 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 25–100 | 75 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 100–102 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Niterói and Angra dos Reis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Shanghai (mile 14)
- Nature and outdoors: Tijuca National Park (mile 9), Parque Shanghai (mile 14), Pedra Branca State Park (mile 31)
- Museums and history: Museus Castro Maya (mile 9), Museu Aeroespacial (mile 24), Ponte do Guandu (mile 42)
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.
Museus Castro Maya
The Museus Castro Maya are two federal public museums in Rio de Janeiro: Museu do Açude beside the Tijuca Forest and Museu da Chácara do Céu in Santa Teresa, both showing the art collection of Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya.
Parque Shanghai
Parque Shanghai is an amusement park in the Penha neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, close to the Church of Our Lady of Penha.
Museu Aeroespacial
Museu Aeroespacial is a national aviation museum in Realengo, on Rio de Janeiro's West Side, a place known as the cradle of Brazilian aviation.
Pedra Branca State Park
In the state of Rio de Janeiro, Pedra Branca State Park ranks among the world's largest urban nature parks.
Ponte do Guandu
Also known as Ponte dos Jesuítas, Ponte do Guandu in Santa Cruz, in Rio de Janeiro's West Zone, was a bridge-dam completed in 1752 to control floodwaters and link local farms.
When you get to Angra dos Reis
São Bernardino de Sena Convent
The ruins of the São Bernardino de Sena Convent, named for the Franciscan saint, stand on Santo Antônio hill in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state.
Anil Beach
Anil Beach (Praia do Anil) is an urban beach in Angra dos Reis, lying in front of the town's railway line with modest homes on the hillsides.
More drives to Angra dos Reis
- Jacareí to Angra dos Reis
- Mogi das Cruzes to Angra dos Reis
- São Paulo to Angra dos Reis
- Jundiaí to Angra dos Reis
- Sorocaba to Angra dos Reis
- Limeira to Angra dos Reis
From Niterói to other places in Brazil
- Niterói to Petrópolis
- Niterói to Itaguaí
- Niterói to Barra do Piraí
- Niterói to Penedo
- Niterói to Guaratinguetá
- Niterói to Pindamonhangaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Niterói to Angra dos Reis?
About 2 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 102 miles.
What is the driving distance from Niterói to Angra dos Reis?
About 102 miles (164 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 Niterói to Angra dos Reis 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 Niterói to Angra dos Reis use?
In order: BR-101 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Niterói to Angra dos Reis?
Closest to the road: Parque Shanghai (park, mile 14, 1 mi from the route); Museu Aeroespacial (aviation museum, mile 24, 2 mi from the route); Ponte do Guandu (historic bridge, mile 42, 1 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.