Plan on about 11 h 6 min of driving for the 446-mile (718 km) trip from Vila Velha to Historic Village of Mambucaba, 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.”
| Total distance | 446 mi (718 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-060 → 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 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Vila Velha to Historic Village of Mambucaba is like
RJ-180 (153 mi) and BR-101 (140 mi) carry about 66% of the 446 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Vila Velha and Historic Village of Mambucaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-060 | 4–29 | 25 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 29–30 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 30–145 | 115 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 145–146 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 146–152 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 152–155 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 155–158 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 158–311 | 153 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 311–320 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 320–329 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 329–331 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 331–375 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 375–384 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 384–391 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 391–425 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 425–441 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 441–446 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 109 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Vila Velha and Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 20)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 20), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 76), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 284), Tijuca National Park (mile 321)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 76), Palácio do Ingá (mile 312), Museum of Tomorrow (mile 316), Museu Militar Conde de Linhares (mile 320)
- With kids: Museum of Tomorrow (mile 316)
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
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.
Palácio do Ingá
In Niterói's Ingá neighborhood, the Palácio do Ingá (Palácio Nilo Peçanha) houses the Museu de História e Arte do Rio de Janeiro.
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.
Convent of Santo Antônio
Atop Morro de Santo Antônio and facing Largo da Carioca, this Franciscan convent in central Rio forms, with the neighboring Church of the Third Order of St. Francis of Penance, one of the city's surviving colonial ensembles.
Museu Militar Conde de Linhares
In Rio de Janeiro's São Cristóvão neighborhood, the Museu Militar Conde de Linhares covers military history and is named for the nobleman who accompanied the Portuguese court's move to Brazil.
Tijuca National Park
Covering mountains inside the city of Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca National Park is an urban national park within the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve, managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.
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 Vila Velha to other places in Brazil
- Vila Velha to Governador Valadares
- Vila Velha to Ipatinga
- Vila Velha to Itabira
- Vila Velha to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Vila Velha to Itaguaí
- Vila Velha to Divinópolis
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Vila Velha to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 11 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 446 miles.
How far is Historic Village of Mambucaba from Vila Velha by car?
About 446 miles (718 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 Vila Velha to Historic Village of Mambucaba drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Vila Velha to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
In order: ES-060, 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 Vila Velha and Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Paulo César Vinha State Park (state park, mile 20, 0.6 mi from the route); Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 284, 1 mi from the route); Museu Militar Conde de Linhares (museum, mile 320, 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.