Resende to Trindade is about 134 road miles (216 km): roughly 3 h 33 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 134 mi (216 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → RJ-155 → BR-494 → BR-101 |
| 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 | 7 |
How the Resende to Trindade drive plays out
BR-101 (52 mi) and BR-494 (33 mi) carry about 63% of the 134 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Resende to Trindade: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 2–21 | 19 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 21–22 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-155 | 22–37 | 15 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 37–70 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 70–86 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 86–94 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 94–130 | 36 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 130–134 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
Where to stop on the way to Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia do Laboratório (mile 85), Praia Grande (mile 114), Jabaquara Beach (mile 118), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 121), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 126)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Laboratório (mile 85), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 103), Praia Grande (mile 114), Jabaquara Beach (mile 118), Saco da Velha (mile 122)
- Museums and history: Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 121)
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 de Arte Sacra (Paraty)
Housed in the Igreja de Santa Rita de Cássia, Paraty's Museu de Arte Sacra preserves sacred art from the 17th to 19th centuries and is maintained by IPHAN.
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 Resende to other places in Brazil
- Resende to Paranapiacaba
- Resende to Cubatão
- Resende to Itanhaém
- Resende to Tatuí
- Resende to Jaú
- Resende to Araxá
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Resende to Trindade?
About 3 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 134 miles.
How far is Trindade from Resende by car?
About 134 miles (216 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 Resende to Trindade 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 Resende to Trindade use?
In order: BR-116, RJ-155, 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 Resende to Trindade?
Closest to the road: Praia do Laboratório (beach, mile 85, 0.4 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 114, 0.2 mi from the route); Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (environmental protection area, mile 126, 0.7 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.