Plan on about 3 h 25 min of driving for the 135-mile (217 km) trip from Niterói to Historic Village of Mambucaba, before any 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.”
| Distance by road | 135 mi (217 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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 5.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Niterói–Historic Village of Mambucaba drive in a few lines
BR-116 (44 mi) and BR-494 (34 mi) carry about 58% of the 135 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Niterói to Historic Village of Mambucaba: 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 | 9–18 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 18–20 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 20–64 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 64–73 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 73–80 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 80–114 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 114–129 | 15 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 129–135 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
Where to stop on the way to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Shanghai (mile 14), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 27)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Shanghai (mile 14)
- Museums and history: Civil Police Museum (mile 9), Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 9), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 27)
Civil Police Museum
Through permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Museum shows documents and objects tracing the work of the Civil Police in the city since colonial times.
Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
The Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro covers the history of the state's prisons and displays contraband seized in prison units, from cell phones to tools used in escape attempts.
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 Historic Village of Mambucaba
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.
More drives to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Pindamonhangaba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Taubaté to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- São José dos Campos to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Jacareí to Historic Village of Mambucaba
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 Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 3 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 135 miles.
How far is Historic Village of Mambucaba from Niterói by car?
About 135 miles (217 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 Historic Village of Mambucaba drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Niterói to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
In order: 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.
What are good stops between Niterói and Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (museum, mile 9, 2 mi from the route); Parque Shanghai (park, mile 14, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (cathedral, mile 27, 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.