The Wayro route from Rio das Ostras to Trancoso is 557 miles (897 km), about 15 h 27 min of driving without 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 557 mi (897 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 15 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-106 → BR-101 → RJ-228 → BA-283 → BA-987 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Rio das Ostras–Trancoso drive in a few lines
BR-101 (444 mi) and RJ-228 (43 mi) carry about 87% of the 557 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Rio das Ostras to Trancoso
| 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 | 151–519 | 368 | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| local roads | 519–524 | 5 | Bahia |
| BA-283 | 524–536 | 12 | Bahia |
| local roads | 536–542 | 6 | Bahia |
| BA-283 | 542–552 | 10 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 552–554 | 2 | Bahia |
| BA-987 | 554–557 | 3 | Bahia |
- Mile 123 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 401 of this route: Espírito Santo → Bahia (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Trancoso
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 227), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 360)
- Nature and outdoors: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 155), Fonte Grande State Park (mile 229), Monte Pascoal National Park (mile 534)
- Museums and history: Forte Marechal Hermes (mile 16), Palácio dos Urubus (mile 17), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 155), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 227), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 360)
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.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo
In Cariacica, the Espírito Santo Military Police Museum holds more than 600 objects and 900 photographs on the force's history, in a building that closely resembles the state's first barracks, Quartel do Moscoso.
Fonte Grande State Park
Fonte Grande State Park is a state-protected park in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Monte Pascoal National Park
Set in the Brazilian state of Bahia, Monte Pascoal National Park is a national park and protected natural area.
More drives to Trancoso
- Aracruz to Trancoso
- Guarapari to Trancoso
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Trancoso
- Muriaé to Trancoso
- Macaé to Trancoso
- Itabuna to Trancoso
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 Trancoso?
About 15 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 557 miles.
How far is Trancoso from Rio das Ostras by car?
About 557 miles (897 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 Trancoso 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 Trancoso use?
In order: RJ-106, BR-101, RJ-228, BA-283 and BA-987. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Rio das Ostras and Trancoso?
Closest to the road: Palácio dos Urubus (historic palace, mile 17, 1 mi from the route); Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 227, 0.1 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 360, 0.4 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.