By road, Rio das Ostras and Guarapari are about 205 miles (330 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 26 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 205 mi (330 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-106 → BR-101 → RJ-228 → ES-480 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Rio das Ostras to Guarapari is like
BR-101 (126 mi) and RJ-228 (43 mi) carry about 82% of the 205 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Rio das Ostras to Guarapari
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-106 | 4–12 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 12–25 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-106 | 25–32 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 32–108 | 76 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-228 | 108–151 | 43 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 151–201 | 50 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 201–204 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 204–205 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 123 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
What to see on the way from Rio das Ostras to Guarapari
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 137), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 155), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 160)
- Museums and history: Forte Marechal Hermes (mile 16), Palácio dos Urubus (mile 17), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 137), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 155)
Forte Marechal Hermes
Forte Marechal Hermes stands just south of the Macaé River mouth in Macaé, on the point of land between Imbetiba and Conchas beaches, facing the Sant'Anna archipelago.
Palácio dos Urubus
Palácio dos Urubus is a historic building on Rua Doutor Télio Barreto in the center of Macaé, in Rio de Janeiro state.
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Once you reach Guarapari
Praia dos Padres
A small strip of sand at Meaípe in Guarapari, Praia dos Padres is known as a haunted spot and owes its name to an exorcism episode.
More drives to Guarapari
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Guarapari
- Governador Valadares to Guarapari
- Teresópolis to Guarapari
- Juiz de Fora to Guarapari
- Ipatinga to Guarapari
- Petrópolis to Guarapari
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 Fumaça
- Rio das Ostras to Historic Village of Mambucaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Rio das Ostras to Guarapari?
About 5 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 205 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rio das Ostras to Guarapari?
About 205 miles (330 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 Guarapari 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 Guarapari?
In order: RJ-106, BR-101, RJ-228 and ES-480. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rio das Ostras to Guarapari?
Closest to the road: Forte Marechal Hermes (fort, mile 16, 2 mi from the route); Palácio dos Urubus (historic palace, mile 17, 1 mi from the route); Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 160, 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.