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The 14 Best Day Trips from Itaguaí

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 Itaguaí, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu. The closest is Nova Iguaçu, about 40 min by car, and 7 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Itaguaí at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro61 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Duque de Caxias48 km E55 minHalf-day trip
Nova Iguaçu35 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Juiz de Fora129 km N2 hrFull-day trip
Belford Roxo40 km E45 minHalf-day trip
São João de Meriti42 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Barra da Tijuca45 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Petrópolis72 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Volta Redonda50 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip
Magé79 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Itaboraí95 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Maricá98 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Nova Friburgo143 km NE2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Barra Mansa53 km NW1 hrHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Itaguaí

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km east of Itaguaí2 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Confeitaria Colombo.

    Also nearby: Niterói.

  2. 2

    Duque de Caxias, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km east of Itaguaí1 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Nova Iguaçu, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car35 km east of Itaguaí1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.

  4. 4

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km north of Itaguaí4 hr round trip
  5. 5

    Belford Roxo, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km east of Itaguaí1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    São João de Meriti, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km east of Itaguaí1 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Barra da Tijuca, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km east of Itaguaí1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Petrópolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km north-east of Itaguaí2 hr 50 min round trip
  9. 9

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car50 km north-west of Itaguaí2 hr round trip
  10. 10

    Magé, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car79 km east of Itaguaí3 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Itaboraí, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Itaguaí3 hr round trip
  12. 12

    Maricá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car98 km east of Itaguaí3 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Nova Friburgo, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car143 km north-east of Itaguaí4 hr 30 min round trip
  14. 14

    Barra Mansa, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car53 km north-west of Itaguaí2 hr round trip

A sample day trip: Itaguaí to Rio de Janeiro

A realistic pace for Rio de Janeiro, 61 km from Itaguaí. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Itaguaí
  2. 09:40Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (1 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Confeitaria Colombo
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rio de Janeiro
  6. 15:40Head back to Itaguaí
  7. 16:50Home in Itaguaí

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Itaguaí?
The best day trips from Itaguaí are Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo. The closest is Nova Iguaçu, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Itaguaí?
Nova Iguaçu is the closest, 35 km east of Itaguaí, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Itaguaí?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Itaguaí: Nova Iguaçu (40 min), Belford Roxo (45 min), São João de Meriti (50 min), Barra da Tijuca (50 min), Duque de Caxias (55 min), Volta Redonda (1 hr).
What is the biggest city near Itaguaí for a day out?
Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 61 km east of Itaguaí and about 1 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Itaguaí?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Nova Friburgo at 143 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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