Niterói to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim is about 237 road miles (382 km): roughly 5 h 54 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 237 mi (382 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → RJ-228 → ES-496 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Niterói to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim drive plays out
BR-101 (186 mi) and RJ-228 (44 mi) carry about 97% of the 237 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Niterói to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 1–187 | 186 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-228 | 187–231 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| ES-496 | 231–234 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 234–237 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 203 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Niterói and Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Buraco (mile 7), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 30), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 217)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 217)
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.
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.
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
When you get to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Casa de Cultura Roberto Carlos
In Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, the Casa de Cultura Roberto Carlos is the house where singer Roberto Carlos was born and lived with his family until age thirteen.
Teatro Municipal Rubem Braga
Opened by the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim on April 28, 2000, the Teatro Municipal Rubem Braga seats 292 and hosts plays, dance, concerts and films.
More drives to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Juiz de Fora to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Ipatinga to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Sete Lagoas to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Angra dos Reis to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Divinópolis to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- São José dos Campos to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
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 is the drive from Niterói to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
About 5 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
How far is Cachoeiro de Itapemirim from Niterói by car?
About 237 miles (382 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim use?
In order: BR-101, RJ-228 and ES-496. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Niterói and Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
Closest to the road: Praia do Buraco (beach, mile 7, 4 mi from the route); Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 30, 1 mi from the route); Serra das Torres Natural Monument (natural monument, mile 217, 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.