Plan on about 5 h 16 min of driving for the 201-mile (323 km) trip from Teresópolis to Trindade, before any 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 201 mi (323 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-493 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Teresópolis to Trindade is like
BR-116 (53 mi) and BR-101 (51 mi) carry about 52% of the 201 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teresópolis to Trindade, road by road
| 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 | 38–68 | 30 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 68–69 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 69–88 | 19 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 88–97 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 97–103 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 103–137 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 137–153 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 153–162 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 162–197 | 35 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 197–201 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
Places worth a stop between Teresópolis and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia do Laboratório (mile 152), Praia Grande (mile 180), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 188), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 193)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra dos Órgãos National Park (mile 9), Praia do Laboratório (mile 152), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 170), Praia Grande (mile 180), Saco da Velha (mile 190)
- Museums and history: Valongo Wharf (mile 38), Perpétuo Defensive Fort (mile 186), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 188)
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.
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.
Perpétuo Defensive Fort
Built in 1793 in Paraty's first settlement, then called Vila de São Roque, the Forte Defensor Perpétuo was meant to guard gold shipped along the Estrada Real and the region's sugar production.
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 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 Trindade?
About 5 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 201 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teresópolis to Trindade?
About 201 miles (323 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 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 Teresópolis to Trindade use?
In order: BR-116, BR-493, RJ-145, RJ-139, BR-494 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teresópolis and Trindade?
Closest to the road: Praia do Laboratório (beach, mile 152, 0.2 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 180, 0.2 mi from the route); Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (environmental protection area, mile 193, 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.