Rio das Ostras to Trindade is about 269 road miles (433 km): roughly 6 h 43 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 by road | 269 mi (433 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-162 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Rio das Ostras to Trindade
BR-101 (141 mi) and BR-116 (44 mi) carry about 69% of the 269 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Rio das Ostras to Trindade, road by road
| 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 | 112–156 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 156–165 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 165–171 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 171–206 | 35 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 206–221 | 15 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 221–229 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 229–265 | 36 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 265–269 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
What to see on the way from Rio das Ostras to Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 101), Museu da Maré (mile 103), Praia do Laboratório (mile 220)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 64), Praia do Laboratório (mile 220), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Solar do Jambeiro (mile 93), Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 101), Museu da Maré (mile 103)
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.
Solar do Jambeiro
Solar do Jambeiro, also called Palacete Bartholdy, is a manor house in São Domingos, Niterói, now a cultural center for art exhibitions, restoration courses, theater and music.
Theatro Municipal
Built in the early 20th century, the Theatro Municipal is an opera house in Rio de Janeiro's Centro district, regarded as one of Brazil's notable theaters.
Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins
A public federal institution in Rio's São Cristóvão district, the Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins studies and shares the history of science and technology in Brazil.
Museu da Maré
Recording the history of the Maré communities in Rio de Janeiro, Museu da Maré centers on a permanent exhibition and also runs oral history research, storytelling and traveling exhibitions.
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.
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From Rio das Ostras to other places in Brazil
- Rio das Ostras to Itaguaí
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- Rio das Ostras to Fumaça
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Rio das Ostras to Trindade?
About 6 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 269 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rio das Ostras to Trindade?
About 269 miles (433 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.
Is it safe to drive from Rio das Ostras to Trindade?
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 Trindade?
In order: RJ-162, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, RJ-145, RJ-139 and BR-494. 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 Trindade?
Closest to the road: Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (museum, mile 101, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu da Maré (museum, mile 103, 0.4 mi from the route); Praia do Laboratório (beach, mile 220, 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.