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The 12 Best Day Trips from Cabo Frio

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Cabo Frio, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu. The closest is Macaé, about 1 hr 10 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Cabo Frio at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro118 km W1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Duque de Caxias132 km W2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Nova Iguaçu147 km W2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Belford Roxo141 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Campos dos Goytacazes145 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
São João de Meriti138 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Barra da Tijuca138 km W2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Macaé61 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Itaboraí87 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Maricá81 km W1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Nova Friburgo85 km NW1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Teresópolis111 km NW1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Cabo Frio

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km west of Cabo Frio3 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Confeitaria Colombo.

    Also nearby: Niterói, Petrópolis, Magé.

  2. 2

    Duque de Caxias, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car132 km west of Cabo Frio4 hr 10 min round trip
  3. 3

    Nova Iguaçu, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km west of Cabo Frio4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.

  4. 4

    Belford Roxo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car141 km west of Cabo Frio4 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km north-east of Cabo Frio4 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    São João de Meriti, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km west of Cabo Frio4 hr 20 min round trip
  7. 7

    Barra da Tijuca, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car138 km west of Cabo Frio4 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Macaé, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km north-east of Cabo Frio2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Itaboraí, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km west of Cabo Frio2 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Maricá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km west of Cabo Frio2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Nova Friburgo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car85 km north-west of Cabo Frio2 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Teresópolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north-west of Cabo Frio3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Cabo Frio to Rio de Janeiro

A realistic pace for Rio de Janeiro, 118 km from Cabo Frio. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Cabo Frio
  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 Cabo Frio
  7. 17:10Home in Cabo Frio

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Cabo Frio?
The best day trips from Cabo Frio are Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Belford Roxo, Campos dos Goytacazes. The closest is Macaé, about 1 hr 10 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Cabo Frio?
Macaé is the closest, 61 km north-east of Cabo Frio, roughly 1 hr 10 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Cabo Frio for a day out?
Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 118 km west of Cabo Frio 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 Cabo Frio?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nova Iguaçu at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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