Vitória to Penedo is about 424 road miles (682 km): roughly 10 h 11 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Total distance | 424 mi (682 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 11 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 |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Vitória to Penedo drive plays out
RJ-180 (152 mi) and BR-101 (144 mi) carry about 70% of the 424 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Vitória to Penedo, road by road
| 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 | 331–421 | 90 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 421–424 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 109 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Vitória and Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 320), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 338)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 24), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 71), Tijuca National Park (mile 321)
- Museums and history: Palácio do Ingá (mile 313), Museu de Arte do Rio (mile 316), Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 320), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 338)
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.
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.
Museu de Arte do Rio
Opened on March 1, 2013, Museu de Arte do Rio is an art museum maintained through a partnership of municipal institutions and private initiatives.
Teatro Glauce Rocha
Teatro Glauce Rocha is a theater in Campo Grande named for actress Glauce Rocha, a Campo Grande native who became a legend of Brazilian acting.
Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins
A public federal institution in Rio's São Cristóvão district, the Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins studies and shares the history of science and technology in 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.
Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga
Also known as Nova Iguaçu Cathedral, the Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga stands on Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto and is the mother church of the Diocese of Nova Iguaçu.
In Penedo itself
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
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 Penedo?
About 10 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 424 miles.
How far is Penedo from Vitória by car?
About 424 miles (682 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 Penedo?
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 Vitória to Penedo use?
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 Penedo?
Closest to the road: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 71, 1 mi from the route); Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (museum, mile 320, 0.6 mi from the route); Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (cathedral, mile 338, 0.9 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.