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The 13 Best Day Trips from Magé

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 Magé, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora. The closest is Itaboraí, about 30 min by car, and 8 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Magé at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro32 km SW35 minHalf-day trip
Nova Iguaçu44 km W50 minHalf-day trip
Juiz de Fora104 km N1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Belford Roxo39 km W45 minHalf-day trip
Niterói26 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Barra da Tijuca51 km SW1 hrHalf-day trip
Petrópolis22 km NW35 minHalf-day trip
Volta Redonda110 km W1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Macaé133 km E2 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Itaboraí21 km SE30 minHalf-day trip
Cabo Frio107 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Maricá37 km SE45 minHalf-day trip
Nova Friburgo67 km NE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Magé

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south-west of Magé1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Confeitaria Colombo.

    Also nearby: Duque de Caxias, São João de Meriti.

  2. 2

    Nova Iguaçu, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km west of Magé1 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.

  3. 3

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km north of Magé3 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Belford Roxo, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km west of Magé1 hr 30 min round trip
  5. 5

    Niterói, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south of Magé1 hr 20 min round trip
  6. 6

    Barra da Tijuca, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 1 hr by car51 km south-west of Magé2 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Petrópolis, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km north-west of Magé1 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Magé3 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Macaé, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 5 min by car133 km east of Magé4 hr 10 min round trip
  10. 10

    Itaboraí, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 30 min by car21 km south-east of Magé1 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Cabo Frio, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of Magé3 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Maricá, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-east of Magé1 hr 30 min round trip
  13. 13

    Nova Friburgo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km north-east of Magé2 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Magé to Rio de Janeiro

A realistic pace for Rio de Janeiro, 32 km from Magé. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Magé
  2. 09:05Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (35 min drive)
  3. 09:20Confeitaria Colombo
  4. 11:20Lunch
  5. 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rio de Janeiro
  6. 15:05Head back to Magé
  7. 15:40Home in Magé

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Magé?
The best day trips from Magé are Rio de Janeiro, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo, Niterói. The closest is Itaboraí, about 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Magé?
Itaboraí is the closest, 21 km south-east of Magé, roughly 30 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Magé?
8 places are within about an hour's drive of Magé: Itaboraí (30 min), Petrópolis (35 min), Niterói (40 min), Rio de Janeiro (35 min), Maricá (45 min), Belford Roxo (45 min).
What is the biggest city near Magé for a day out?
Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 32 km south-west of Magé and about 35 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Magé?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Macaé at 133 km, around 2 hr 5 min by car.

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