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The 14 Best Day Trips from Itaboraí

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

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There are 14 good day trips from Itaboraí, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu. The closest is Maricá, about 30 min by car, and 6 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Itaboraí at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro38 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Duque de Caxias47 km W55 minHalf-day trip
Nova Iguaçu61 km W1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Juiz de Fora120 km NW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Belford Roxo55 km W1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
São João de Meriti53 km W1 hrHalf-day trip
Barra da Tijuca59 km SW1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Petrópolis42 km NW50 minHalf-day trip
Volta Redonda130 km W2 hrFull-day trip
Macaé118 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Magé21 km NW30 minHalf-day trip
Cabo Frio87 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Maricá20 km S30 minHalf-day trip
Nova Friburgo62 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Itaboraí

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km south-west of Itaboraí1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Confeitaria Colombo.

    Also nearby: Niterói.

  2. 2

    Duque de Caxias, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car47 km west of Itaboraí1 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Nova Iguaçu, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km west of Itaboraí2 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.

  4. 4

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km north-west of Itaboraí3 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Belford Roxo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car55 km west of Itaboraí2 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    São João de Meriti, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km west of Itaboraí2 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Barra da Tijuca, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-west of Itaboraí2 hr 20 min round trip
  8. 8

    Petrópolis, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-west of Itaboraí1 hr 40 min round trip
  9. 9

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km west of Itaboraí4 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Macaé, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car118 km east of Itaboraí3 hr 40 min round trip
  11. 11

    Magé, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km north-west of Itaboraí1 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Cabo Frio, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car87 km east of Itaboraí2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Maricá, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car20 km south of Itaboraí1 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Nova Friburgo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-east of Itaboraí2 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Itaboraí to Rio de Janeiro

A realistic pace for Rio de Janeiro, 38 km from Itaboraí. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Itaboraí
  2. 09:15Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (45 min drive)
  3. 09:30Confeitaria Colombo
  4. 11:30Lunch
  5. 12:45Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rio de Janeiro
  6. 15:15Head back to Itaboraí
  7. 16:00Home in Itaboraí

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Itaboraí?
The best day trips from Itaboraí are Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo. The closest is Maricá, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Itaboraí?
Maricá is the closest, 20 km south of Itaboraí, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Itaboraí?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Itaboraí: Maricá (30 min), Magé (30 min), Rio de Janeiro (45 min), Petrópolis (50 min), Duque de Caxias (55 min), São João de Meriti (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Itaboraí for a day out?
Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 38 km south-west of Itaboraí and about 45 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Itaboraí?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Volta Redonda at 130 km, around 2 hr by car.

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