Niterói to Linhares is about 388 road miles (625 km): roughly 9 h 51 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 388 mi (625 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → RJ-228 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Niterói to Linhares drive plays out
BR-101 (342 mi) and RJ-228 (44 mi) carry about 99% of the 388 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Niterói and Linhares
| 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 | 231–387 | 156 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 387–388 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 202 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Niterói and Linhares
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 337)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Buraco (mile 7), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 233), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 286), Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 306), Fonte Grande State Park (mile 308)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 233), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 319), Serra Historical Museum (mile 322), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 337)
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.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument protects a small sugarloaf-shaped hill on the shore of the bay south of Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo state.
Fonte Grande State Park
Fonte Grande State Park is a state-protected park in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.
Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado
In the Queimado district of Serra, Espírito Santo, these church ruins stand as a historic reminder of the Queimado Insurrection, an 1849 slave uprising.
Serra Historical Museum
Founded in 2007, the Serra Historical Museum (Museu Histórico da Serra) in the municipality of Serra, Espírito Santo, keeps a collection of documents, period objects and other historical items.
Casa da Cultura de Fundão
Once the Agostini family residence, this two-story house in Fundão is protected as cultural heritage by Espírito Santo state and now works as a museum.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
When you get to Linhares
Juparanã Lagoon
Juparanã Lagoon is a freshwater lagoon shared by the municipalities of Linhares, Rio Bananal and Sooretama in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
More drives to Linhares
- Vitória to Linhares
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Linhares
- Teresópolis to Linhares
- Petrópolis to Linhares
- Sete Lagoas to Linhares
- Barra Mansa to Linhares
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 Linhares?
About 9 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
What is the driving distance from Niterói to Linhares?
About 388 miles (625 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 Linhares 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 Linhares use?
In order: BR-101 and RJ-228. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Niterói and Linhares?
Closest to the road: Serra Historical Museum (museum, mile 322, 2 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 337, 0.2 mi from the route); Buddha of Ibiraçu (statue, mile 344, 2 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.