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The 13 Best Day Trips from Angra dos Reis

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 13 good day trips from Angra dos Reis, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Nova Iguaçu, Belford Roxo. The closest is Barra Mansa, about 1 hr by car, and 1 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Angra dos Reis at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro117 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Nova Iguaçu93 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Belford Roxo98 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
São João de Meriti99 km E1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Barra da Tijuca98 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Taubaté127 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Petrópolis129 km NE2 hrFull-day trip
Volta Redonda58 km N1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Magé137 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Barra Mansa54 km N1 hrHalf-day trip
Pindamonhangaba117 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Nilópolis95 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Queimados85 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Angra dos Reis

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km east of Angra dos Reis3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Confeitaria Colombo.

    Also nearby: Duque de Caxias, Niterói.

  2. 2

    Nova Iguaçu, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km east of Angra dos Reis2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.

  3. 3

    Belford Roxo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Angra dos Reis3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    São João de Meriti, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car99 km east of Angra dos Reis3 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Barra da Tijuca, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Angra dos Reis3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Taubaté, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car127 km west of Angra dos Reis4 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Petrópolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north-east of Angra dos Reis4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km north of Angra dos Reis2 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Magé, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km east of Angra dos Reis4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Barra Mansa, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car54 km north of Angra dos Reis2 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Pindamonhangaba, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car117 km west of Angra dos Reis3 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Nilópolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Angra dos Reis3 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Queimados, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km east of Angra dos Reis2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Angra dos Reis to Rio de Janeiro

A realistic pace for Rio de Janeiro, 117 km from Angra dos Reis. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Angra dos Reis
  2. 09:20Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (1 hr 50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Confeitaria Colombo
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rio de Janeiro
  6. 15:20Head back to Angra dos Reis
  7. 17:10Home in Angra dos Reis

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Angra dos Reis?
The best day trips from Angra dos Reis are Rio de Janeiro, Nova Iguaçu, Belford Roxo, São João de Meriti, Barra da Tijuca. The closest is Barra Mansa, about 1 hr away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Angra dos Reis?
Barra Mansa is the closest, 54 km north of Angra dos Reis, roughly 1 hr by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Angra dos Reis?
One place is within about an hour's drive of Angra dos Reis: Barra Mansa (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Angra dos Reis for a day out?
Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 117 km east of Angra dos Reis and about 1 hr 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Angra dos Reis?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Magé at 137 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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