Niterói to Mogi das Cruzes is about 254 road miles (409 km): roughly 5 h 14 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 254 mi (409 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → SPI 117/070 → SP-066 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Niterói to Mogi das Cruzes is like
BR-116 (176 mi) and SPI 117/070 (38 mi) carry about 84% of the 254 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Niterói to Mogi das Cruzes: 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 | 20–196 | 176 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 196–197 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPI 117/070 | 197–235 | 38 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 235–236 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-066 | 236–253 | 17 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 253–254 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 124 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Niterói to Mogi das Cruzes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Shanghai (mile 14), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 27), Itatiaia National Park (mile 114), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 168), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 168)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Shanghai (mile 14), Itatiaia National Park (mile 114)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico e Diplomático (mile 8), Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant (mile 9), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 27), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 168), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 168), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 191), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 229)
Museu Histórico e Diplomático
Housed in the Palácio Itamaraty in Rio de Janeiro, the Museu Histórico e Diplomático preserves the history of Brazilian diplomacy.
Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant
Run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums, the Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant opened in 1982 in the Santa Teresa house where the teacher, engineer and soldier lived.
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.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
Museu Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Ceramic vessels and stone tools are among the archaeological finds at the Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba in Jacareí, which also displays sacred art, folk art and paintings.
When you get to Mogi das Cruzes
St. Ann Cathedral, Mogi das Cruzes
Mogi das Cruzes Cathedral, dedicated to St. Ann, stands where the town's first chapel was built and became the seat of the Diocese of Mogi das Cruzes, created in 1962 by Pope John XXIII.
Pinacoteca de Mogi das Cruzes
Opened on September 24, 2016, the Pinacoteca de Mogi das Cruzes is an art museum showing visual art by artists from Mogi das Cruzes and invited guests.
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Visconde de Mauá
The Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Visconde de Mauá in Mogi das Cruzes was founded on November 19, 1958, as part of São Paulo state's network of historical and teaching museums.
More drives to Mogi das Cruzes
- Campinas to Mogi das Cruzes
- Ribeirão Preto to Mogi das Cruzes
- Uberlândia to Mogi das Cruzes
- Sorocaba to Mogi das Cruzes
- Rio de Janeiro to Mogi das Cruzes
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Mogi das Cruzes
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 Mogi das Cruzes?
About 5 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 254 miles.
How far is Mogi das Cruzes from Niterói by car?
About 254 miles (409 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 Mogi das Cruzes 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 Mogi das Cruzes?
In order: BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, SPI 117/070 and SP-066. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Niterói to Mogi das Cruzes?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 114, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 168, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 168, 0.4 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.