Plan on about 4 h 50 min of driving for the 208-mile (335 km) trip from Rio das Ostras to Fumaça, before any stops.
- 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.”
| Distance by road | 208 mi (335 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-162 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-159 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Rio das Ostras to Fumaça
BR-101 (90 mi) and BR-116 (77 mi) carry about 80% of the 208 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Rio das Ostras and Fumaça
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| RJ-162 | 2–11 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 11–101 | 90 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 101–110 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 110–112 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 112–189 | 77 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 189–208 | 19 | Rio de Janeiro |
Places worth a stop between Rio das Ostras and Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 93), Museu da Geodiversidade (mile 104), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 119)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 64), Praia do Buraco (mile 87), Tijuca National Park (mile 101)
- Museums and history: Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 93), Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro (mile 96), Naval Museum (mile 97), Cemitério dos Pretos Novos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) (mile 100), Museu da Geodiversidade (mile 104), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 119)
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park is a protected area in Rio de Janeiro state, set aside by the municipality to safeguard a stretch of Atlantic Forest.
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.
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
Built in a late colonial style, the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Niterói Cathedral) is the Catholic cathedral of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.
Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro
Opened on September 3, 1965, for Rio's fourth centenary, the Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro is a state museum dedicated to carioca culture.
Naval Museum
Dedicated to preserving Brazil's naval history, the Naval Museum (Museu Naval) is in the center of Rio de Janeiro.
Cemitério dos Pretos Novos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
An archaeological site and cultural center in Rio's Gamboa neighborhood, the Cemitério dos Pretos Novos stands over a cemetery for enslaved Africans used between 1769 and 1830, in an 18th-century house.
Tijuca National Park
Covering mountains inside the city of Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca National Park is an urban national park within the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve, managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.
Museu da Geodiversidade
Created in December 2008, the Museu da Geodiversidade is dedicated to the history of planet Earth and the life that has developed on it.
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.
When you get to Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- Niterói to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
From Rio das Ostras to other places in Brazil
- Rio das Ostras to Itaguaí
- Rio das Ostras to Barra do Piraí
- Rio das Ostras to Resende
- Rio das Ostras to Penedo
- Rio das Ostras to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Rio das Ostras to Guaratinguetá
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Rio das Ostras to Fumaça?
About 4 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 208 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rio das Ostras to Fumaça?
About 208 miles (335 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 Rio das Ostras to Fumaça drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Rio das Ostras to Fumaça?
In order: RJ-162, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116 and RJ-159. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Rio das Ostras and Fumaça?
Closest to the road: Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (cathedral, mile 93, 1 mi from the route); Museu da Geodiversidade (museum, mile 104, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (cathedral, mile 119, 1 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.