By road, Rio de Janeiro and Trindade are about 173 miles (278 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 27 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 173 mi (278 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Trindade is like
BR-101 (52 mi) and BR-116 (45 mi) carry about 56% of the 173 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Rio de Janeiro to Trindade, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–13 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 13–15 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 15–60 | 45 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 60–68 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 68–75 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 75–109 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 109–125 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 125–133 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 133–169 | 36 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 169–173 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
Places worth a stop between Rio de Janeiro and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Shanghai (mile 10), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 23), Praia do Laboratório (mile 124), Praia Grande (mile 152), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 160), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 165)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Shanghai (mile 10), Praia do Laboratório (mile 124), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 142), Praia Grande (mile 152), Saco da Velha (mile 161)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 23), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 160)
Parque Shanghai
Parque Shanghai is an amusement park in the Penha neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, close to the Church of Our Lady of Penha.
Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga
Also known as Nova Iguaçu Cathedral, the Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga stands on Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto and is the mother church of the Diocese of Nova Iguaçu.
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.
Praia Grande
Praia Grande is a beach in Paraty with access to trails that lead to waterfalls in the surrounding area, making it a handy stop for a walk.
Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty)
Housed in the Igreja de Santa Rita de Cássia, Paraty's Museu de Arte Sacra preserves sacred art from the 17th to 19th centuries and is maintained by IPHAN.
Saco da Velha
Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area
In the south of Rio de Janeiro state, Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area safeguards a significant remnant of Brazil's Atlantic Forest.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
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 Trindade?
About 4 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 173 miles.
How far is Trindade from Rio de Janeiro by car?
About 173 miles (278 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 de Janeiro to Trindade 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 de Janeiro to Trindade use?
In order: BR-116, RJ-145, RJ-139, BR-494 and BR-101. 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 Trindade?
Closest to the road: Praia do Laboratório (beach, mile 124, 0.4 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 152, 0.1 mi from the route); Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (environmental protection area, mile 165, 0.7 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.