The Wayro route from Niterói to Fumaça is 116 miles (187 km), about 2 h 41 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 116 mi (187 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-159 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Niterói to Fumaça
BR-116 (77 mi) and RJ-159 (19 mi) carry about 83% of the 116 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Niterói to Fumaça
| 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 | 9–18 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 18–20 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 20–97 | 77 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 97–116 | 19 | Rio de Janeiro |
Stops between Niterói and Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Life (mile 11), Museu da Geodiversidade (mile 12), Parque Shanghai (mile 14), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 27)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Shanghai (mile 14)
- Museums and history: Panteão de Caxias (mile 8), Museum of Life (mile 11), Museu da Geodiversidade (mile 12), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 27)
- With kids: Museum of Life (mile 11)
Panteão de Caxias
On Avenida Presidente Vargas in Rio de Janeiro, the Panteão de Caxias is a monument built to hold the remains of the Duke of Caxias, patron of the Brazilian army, and his wife.
Museum of Life
The Museum of Life is located at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Museu da Geodiversidade
Created in December 2008, the Museu da Geodiversidade is dedicated to the history of planet Earth and the life that has developed on it.
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.
Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga
Also known as Nova Iguaçu Cathedral, the Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga stands on Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto and is the mother church of the Diocese of Nova Iguaçu.
When you get to Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
- Bragança Paulista to Fumaça
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 Fumaça?
About 2 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 116 miles.
How far is Fumaça from Niterói by car?
About 116 miles (187 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 Fumaça 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 Fumaça use?
In order: BR-101, BR-040, BR-116 and RJ-159. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Niterói to Fumaça?
Closest to the road: Museum of Life (science museum, mile 11, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu da Geodiversidade (museum, mile 12, 1 mi from the route); Parque Shanghai (park, mile 14, 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.