The Wayro route from Teresópolis to Itaguaí is 82 miles (132 km), about 2 h 3 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.”
| Total distance | 82 mi (132 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-493 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Teresópolis to Itaguaí: the shape of the trip
BR-493 (38 mi) and BR-116 (34 mi) carry about 88% of the 82 miles. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Teresópolis and Itaguaí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 4–38 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 38–76 | 38 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 76–82 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
What to see on the way from Teresópolis to Itaguaí
- Nature and outdoors: Serra dos Órgãos National Park (mile 9), Taquara Municipal Nature Park (mile 35)
- Museums and history: Valongo Wharf (mile 38)
Serra dos Órgãos National Park
Serra dos Órgãos National Park protects the Serra dos Órgãos range between Petrópolis and Teresópolis, where a roughly 28 km traverse climbs past the Castelos do Açu to Pedra do Sino at 2,263 meters.
Taquara Municipal Nature Park
Taquara Municipal Nature Park is a municipal nature park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Valongo Wharf
Built in 1811 in Rio's old port, the Valongo Wharf was where up to 900,000 enslaved Africans landed. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017, its excavated stone paving is left open to view.
More drives to Itaguaí
- São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Jacareí to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
From Teresópolis to other places in Brazil
- Teresópolis to Guaratinguetá
- Teresópolis to Bragança Paulista
- Teresópolis to Paranapiacaba
- Teresópolis to Cubatão
- Teresópolis to Itu
- Teresópolis to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teresópolis to Itaguaí?
About 2 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 82 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teresópolis to Itaguaí?
About 82 miles (132 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 Teresópolis to Itaguaí?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Teresópolis to Itaguaí?
In order: BR-116 and BR-493. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teresópolis and Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Serra dos Órgãos National Park (national park, mile 9, 3 mi from the route); Taquara Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 35, 2 mi from the route); Valongo Wharf (historic site, mile 38, 17 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.