By road, Nova Friburgo and Trindade are about 237 miles (382 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 15 min of driving.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 237 mi (382 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-116 → RJ-122 → BR-116 → BR-493 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Nova Friburgo to Trindade drive plays out
BR-101 (52 mi) and BR-116 (40 mi) carry about 39% of the 237 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Nova Friburgo to Trindade, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-116 | 1–29 | 28 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-122 | 29–52 | 23 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 52–53 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 53–75 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 75–105 | 30 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 105–106 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 106–124 | 18 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 124–134 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 134–140 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 140–174 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 174–190 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 190–198 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 198–234 | 36 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 234–237 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
What to see on the way from Nova Friburgo to Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Três Picos State Park (mile 19), Praia do Laboratório (mile 188), Praia Grande (mile 217), Jabaquara Beach (mile 222), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 229)
- Nature and outdoors: Três Picos State Park (mile 19), Serra dos Órgãos National Park (mile 52), Praia do Laboratório (mile 188), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 207), Praia Grande (mile 217), Jabaquara Beach (mile 222), Saco da Velha (mile 226)
- Museums and history: Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo (mile 222)
Três Picos State Park
Três Picos State Park protects a large mountainous area of Atlantic Forest in Rio de Janeiro state.
Serra dos Órgãos National Park
Serra dos Órgãos National Park protects the Serra dos Órgãos range between Petrópolis and Teresópolis, where a roughly 28 km traverse climbs past the Castelos do Açu to Pedra do Sino at 2,263 meters.
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.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
Praia Grande
Praia Grande is a beach in Paraty with access to trails that lead to waterfalls in the surrounding area, making it a handy stop for a walk.
Jabaquara Beach
Jabaquara Beach (Praia do Jabaquara) is the largest beach in central Paraty, within the municipality of Paraty.
Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo
Installed in Paraty's Forte Defensor Perpétuo, this history museum focuses on the military, urban and cultural past of the region and its local traditions.
Saco da Velha
Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area
In the south of Rio de Janeiro state, Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area safeguards a significant remnant of Brazil's Atlantic Forest.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
From Nova Friburgo to other places in Brazil
- Nova Friburgo to Itaguaí
- Nova Friburgo to Pindamonhangaba
- Nova Friburgo to Caraguatatuba
- Nova Friburgo to Bragança Paulista
- Nova Friburgo to Paranapiacaba
- Nova Friburgo to Itu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Nova Friburgo to Trindade?
About 6 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 237 miles.
How far is Trindade from Nova Friburgo by car?
About 237 miles (382 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 Nova Friburgo to Trindade drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Nova Friburgo to Trindade?
In order: RJ-116, RJ-122, BR-116, BR-493, RJ-145, RJ-139, BR-494 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Nova Friburgo to Trindade?
Closest to the road: Três Picos State Park (state park, mile 19, 0.3 mi from the route); Praia do Laboratório (beach, mile 188, 0.3 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 217, 0.2 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.