The Wayro route from Taubaté to Macaé is 300 miles (482 km), about 6 h 33 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 300 mi (482 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-168 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Taubaté–Macaé drive in a few lines
BR-101 (112 mi) and SP-060 (100 mi) carry about 71% of the 300 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Taubaté to Macaé, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 1–101 | 100 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 101–176 | 75 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 176–288 | 112 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 288–289 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-168 | 289–297 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 297–300 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 70 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Taubaté to Macaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 26), Itatiaia National Park (mile 80), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 167)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 80), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 222)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 26), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 167), Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos (mile 186), Museus Castro Maya (mile 186), Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro (mile 190), Museu Antônio Parreiras (mile 193)
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
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.
Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos
Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos is a Catholic basilica and sanctuary on Rua Haddock Lobo, in the Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.
Museus Castro Maya
The Museus Castro Maya are two federal public museums in Rio de Janeiro: Museu do Açude beside the Tijuca Forest and Museu da Chácara do Céu in Santa Teresa, both showing the art collection of Raymundo Ottoni de Castro Maya.
Old Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
Dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Rio's Old Cathedral is a Carmelite church that served as cathedral from around 1808 to 1976 and as Royal and then Imperial Chapel.
Museu Antônio Parreiras
In Niterói's Ingá neighborhood, on Rua Tiradentes, the Museu Antônio Parreiras is devoted to preserving the memory and work of Brazilian painter Antônio Parreiras.
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.
Once you reach Macaé
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.
More drives to Macaé
- São José dos Campos to Macaé
- Mogi das Cruzes to Macaé
- São Paulo to Macaé
- Jundiaí to Macaé
- Campinas to Macaé
- Santos to Macaé
From Taubaté to other places in Brazil
- Taubaté to Jacareí
- Taubaté to Bragança Paulista
- Taubaté to Paranapiacaba
- Taubaté to Cubatão
- Taubaté to Itu
- Taubaté to Limeira
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Taubaté to Macaé?
About 6 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 300 miles.
How far is Macaé from Taubaté by car?
About 300 miles (482 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 Taubaté to Macaé 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 Taubaté to Macaé use?
In order: SP-060, BR-116, BR-101 and RJ-168. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Taubaté to Macaé?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 26, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 80, 0.3 mi from the route); Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (cathedral, mile 167, 0.9 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.