The Wayro route from Rio de Janeiro to Teixeira de Freitas is 542 miles (872 km), about 13 h 56 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 542 mi (872 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → RJ-228 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Rio de Janeiro–Teixeira de Freitas drive in a few lines
BR-101 (485 mi) and RJ-228 (43 mi) carry about 97% of the 542 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Rio de Janeiro to Teixeira de Freitas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–11 | 11 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 11–198 | 187 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-228 | 198–241 | 43 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 241–539 | 298 | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| local roads | 539–542 | 3 | Bahia |
- Mile 213 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 492 of this route: Espírito Santo → Bahia (state line)
Places worth a stop between Rio de Janeiro and Teixeira de Freitas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 318), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 349), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 450)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia do Buraco (mile 18), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 227), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 296), Fonte Grande State Park (mile 319)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 227), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 318), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 349), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 450)
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.
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.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
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.
Casa da Cultura de Fundão
Once the Agostini family residence, this two-story house in Fundão is protected as cultural heritage by Espírito Santo state and now works as a museum.
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.
More drives to Teixeira de Freitas
- Cariacica to Teixeira de Freitas
- Vila Velha to Teixeira de Freitas
- Rio das Ostras to Teixeira de Freitas
- Sete Lagoas to Teixeira de Freitas
- Divinópolis to Teixeira de Freitas
- Niterói to Teixeira de Freitas
From Rio de Janeiro to other places in Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaguaí
- Rio de Janeiro to Guaratinguetá
- Rio de Janeiro to Pindamonhangaba
- Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos
- Rio de Janeiro to Mogi das Cruzes
- Rio de Janeiro to Caraguatatuba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Teixeira de Freitas?
About 13 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 542 miles.
How far is Teixeira de Freitas from Rio de Janeiro by car?
About 542 miles (872 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 de Janeiro to Teixeira de Freitas?
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 de Janeiro to Teixeira de Freitas use?
In order: BR-101 and RJ-228. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rio de Janeiro to Teixeira de Freitas?
Closest to the road: Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 318, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 349, 0.2 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 450, 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.