The Wayro route from Niterói to Guarapari is 285 miles (458 km), about 7 h 4 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 285 mi (458 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → RJ-228 → ES-480 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Niterói to Guarapari: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (235 mi) and RJ-228 (44 mi) carry about 98% of the 285 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Niterói to Guarapari: the road sequence
| 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 |
| BR-101 | 231–280 | 49 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 280–284 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 284–285 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 203 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
What to see on the way from Niterói to Guarapari
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Buraco (mile 7), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 30), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 217), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 234), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 217), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 234)
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.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Once you reach Guarapari
Praia dos Padres
A small strip of sand at Meaípe in Guarapari, Praia dos Padres is known as a haunted spot and owes its name to an exorcism episode.
More drives to Guarapari
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Guarapari
- Rio das Ostras to Guarapari
- Governador Valadares to Guarapari
- Teresópolis to Guarapari
- Juiz de Fora to Guarapari
- Ipatinga to Guarapari
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 Guarapari?
About 7 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 285 miles.
What is the driving distance from Niterói to Guarapari?
About 285 miles (458 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 Niterói to Guarapari?
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 Guarapari use?
In order: BR-101, RJ-228 and ES-480. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Niterói to Guarapari?
Closest to the road: 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); Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 239, 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.