By road, Niterói and Teixeira de Freitas are about 531 miles (854 km) apart, or roughly 13 h 39 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 531 mi (854 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 13 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → RJ-228 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Niterói to Teixeira de Freitas is like
BR-101 (484 mi) and RJ-228 (44 mi) carry about 99% of the 531 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Niterói to Teixeira de Freitas, road by road
| 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 | 231–529 | 298 | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| local roads | 529–531 | 2 | Bahia |
- Mile 202 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 480 of this route: Espírito Santo → Bahia (state line)
Stops between Niterói and Teixeira de Freitas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 337), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 439), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 439)
- 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)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 233), Serra Historical Museum (mile 322), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 337), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 439), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 439)
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.
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.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra
Set in a former seminary chapel in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, this museum of sacred art was founded by Bishop Dom Aldo Gerna.
More drives to Teixeira de Freitas
- Cariacica to Teixeira de Freitas
- Vila Velha to Teixeira de Freitas
- Rio das Ostras to Teixeira de Freitas
- Sete Lagoas to Teixeira de Freitas
- Divinópolis to Teixeira de Freitas
- Rio de Janeiro to Teixeira de Freitas
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 Teixeira de Freitas?
About 13 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 531 miles.
How far is Teixeira de Freitas from Niterói by car?
About 531 miles (854 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 Teixeira de Freitas 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 Teixeira de Freitas?
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 Teixeira de Freitas?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 337, 0.2 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 439, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 439, 0.5 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.