Vitória to Guaratinguetá is about 476 road miles (766 km): roughly 11 h 5 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance | 476 mi (766 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Vitória–Guaratinguetá drive in a few lines
RJ-180 (152 mi) and BR-101 (144 mi) carry about 62% of the 476 miles. It runs through 3 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Vitória to Guaratinguetá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–10 | 10 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 10–145 | 135 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 145–146 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 146–151 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 151–154 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 154–158 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 158–310 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 310–319 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 319–329 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 329–331 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 331–475 | 144 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| local roads | 475–476 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 109 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 435 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Vitória to Guaratinguetá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 425)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 24), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 71), Tijuca National Park (mile 321), Itatiaia National Park (mile 425)
- Museums and history: Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 313), Museu Judaico do Rio de Janeiro (mile 316), Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 316), Civil Police Museum (mile 319)
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.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Pedra do Índio
On Icaraí beach in Niterói, Pedra do Índio is a rock formation used by local anglers and beachgoers, with views over Guanabara Bay.
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
Built in a late colonial style, the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Niterói Cathedral) is the Catholic cathedral of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.
Museu Judaico do Rio de Janeiro
Founded in 1977 with the donation of a menorah, the Museu Judaico do Rio de Janeiro keeps permanent exhibits on the city's Jewish community and on Jewish religious, cultural and historical traditions.
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a fort located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Civil Police Museum
Through permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Museum shows documents and objects tracing the work of the Civil Police in the city since colonial times.
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.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Once you reach Guaratinguetá
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
Museu Frei Galvão
Guaratinguetá's city government and a local association of museum friends jointly maintain the Museu Frei Galvão, a municipal cultural institution in São Paulo state.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
More drives to Guaratinguetá
- Jacareí to Guaratinguetá
- São Paulo to Guaratinguetá
- Jundiaí to Guaratinguetá
- Sorocaba to Guaratinguetá
- Itu to Guaratinguetá
- Limeira to Guaratinguetá
From Vitória to other places in Brazil
- Vitória to Governador Valadares
- Vitória to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Vitória to Sete Lagoas
- Vitória to Itaguaí
- Vitória to Divinópolis
- Vitória to Barra Mansa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Vitória to Guaratinguetá?
About 11 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 476 miles.
What is the driving distance from Vitória to Guaratinguetá?
About 476 miles (766 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 Vitória to Guaratinguetá?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Vitória to Guaratinguetá?
In order: BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Vitória and Guaratinguetá?
Closest to the road: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 71, 1 mi from the route); Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (cathedral, mile 313, 1 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 425, 0.3 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.