By road, Santa Leopoldina and Historic Village of Mambucaba are about 466 miles (750 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 35 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 466 mi (750 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-080 → BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Santa Leopoldina to Historic Village of Mambucaba: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (159 mi) and RJ-180 (152 mi) carry about 67% of the 466 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Santa Leopoldina and Historic Village of Mambucaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES-080 | 0–19 | 19 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 19–30 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 30–165 | 135 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 165–167 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 167–171 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 171–175 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 175–179 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 179–331 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 331–340 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 340–349 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 349–351 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 351–395 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 395–405 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 405–411 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 411–445 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 445–460 | 15 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 460–466 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 129 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Santa Leopoldina and Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 332)
- Nature and outdoors: Fonte Grande State Park (mile 22), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 92), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 114), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 303)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 114), Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 332), Museum of Tomorrow (mile 336), Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 340), Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant (mile 340)
- With kids: Museum of Tomorrow (mile 336)
Fonte Grande State Park
Fonte Grande State Park is a state-protected park in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
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.
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.
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
Built in a late colonial style, the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Niterói Cathedral) is the Catholic cathedral of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.
Carioca Aqueduct
Better known as Arcos da Lapa, the Carioca Aqueduct in Rio de Janeiro was built in the mid-18th century to carry fresh water from the Carioca River to the city.
Museum of Tomorrow
Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum on the Rio de Janeiro waterfront at Pier Mauá.
Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
The Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro covers the history of the state's prisons and displays contraband seized in prison units, from cell phones to tools used in escape attempts.
Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant
Run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums, the Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant opened in 1982 in the Santa Teresa house where the teacher, engineer and soldier lived.
When you get to Historic Village of Mambucaba
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.
More drives to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Pindamonhangaba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Taubaté to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Niterói to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- São José dos Campos to Historic Village of Mambucaba
From Santa Leopoldina to other places in Brazil
- Santa Leopoldina to Penedo
- Santa Leopoldina to Fumaça
- Santa Leopoldina to Trindade
- Santa Leopoldina to Arraial d'Ajuda
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Santa Leopoldina to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 11 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 466 miles.
How far is Historic Village of Mambucaba from Santa Leopoldina by car?
About 466 miles (750 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 Santa Leopoldina to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
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 Santa Leopoldina to Historic Village of Mambucaba use?
In order: ES-080, BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040, BR-116, RJ-145, RJ-139 and BR-494. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Santa Leopoldina and Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 92, 1 mi from the route); Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 303, 1 mi from the route); Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (cathedral, mile 332, 1 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.