By road, Teresópolis and Rio das Ostras are about 114 miles (184 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 10 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 114 mi (184 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-493 → BR-101 → RJ-162 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras is like
BR-101 (67 mi) and BR-116 (17 mi) carry about 74% of the 114 miles. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 4–21 | 17 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 21–24 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 24–37 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 37–104 | 67 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-162 | 104–112 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 112–114 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Teresópolis and Rio das Ostras
- Nature and outdoors: Serra dos Órgãos National Park (mile 9), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 51)
- Museums and history: Valongo Wharf (mile 34)
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.
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.
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.
In Rio das Ostras itself
Iriry Lagoon
Also nicknamed Coca-Cola Lagoon, Iriry Lagoon in Rio das Ostras is ringed by a protected area with trails, kiosks, beaches, leisure spots and a lookout.
More drives to Rio das Ostras
- Petrópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Barra Mansa to Rio das Ostras
- Angra dos Reis to Rio das Ostras
- Pindamonhangaba to Rio das Ostras
- Taubaté to Rio das Ostras
- São José dos Campos to Rio das Ostras
From Teresópolis to other places in Brazil
- Teresópolis to Itaguaí
- Teresópolis to Guaratinguetá
- Teresópolis to Bragança Paulista
- Teresópolis to Paranapiacaba
- Teresópolis to Cubatão
- Teresópolis to Itu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras?
About 3 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 114 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras?
About 114 miles (184 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 Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras 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 Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras use?
In order: BR-116, BR-493, BR-101 and RJ-162. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras?
Closest to the road: Serra dos Órgãos National Park (national park, mile 9, 3 mi from the route); Valongo Wharf (historic site, mile 34, 18 mi from the route); Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 51, 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.