Rio das Ostras to Teófilo Otoni is about 450 road miles (724 km): roughly 12 h 11 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 450 mi (724 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-106 → BR-101 → BR-356 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Rio das Ostras–Teófilo Otoni drive in a few lines
BR-116 (261 mi) and BR-356 (99 mi) carry about 80% of the 450 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Rio das Ostras and Teófilo Otoni
| 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 | 32–83 | 51 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 83–84 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-356 | 84–183 | 99 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 183–291 | 108 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 291–296 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 296–449 | 153 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 449–450 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 168 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Teófilo Otoni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 292)
- Museums and history: Forte Marechal Hermes (mile 16), Palácio dos Urubus (mile 17), St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 292), St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 364)
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.
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga
Also called Caratinga Cathedral, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is a Catholic church in the town of Caratinga, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
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From Rio das Ostras to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Rio das Ostras to Teófilo Otoni?
About 12 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 450 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rio das Ostras to Teófilo Otoni?
About 450 miles (724 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 Teófilo Otoni 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 Rio das Ostras to Teófilo Otoni use?
In order: RJ-106, BR-101, BR-356 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Rio das Ostras and Teófilo Otoni?
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); St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (cathedral, mile 292, 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.