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The 15 Best Day Trips from Nilópolis

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

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There are 15 good day trips from Nilópolis, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Juiz de Fora, Niterói. The closest is Queimados, about 25 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 Nilópolis at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro26 km SE40 minHalf-day trip
Juiz de Fora116 km N1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Niterói33 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Barra da Tijuca22 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Petrópolis41 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Volta Redonda78 km NW1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Magé42 km NE50 minHalf-day trip
Itaboraí57 km E1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Cabo Frio142 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Maricá62 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Nova Friburgo108 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Barra Mansa83 km W1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Angra dos Reis95 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Teresópolis62 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Queimados18 km NW25 minHalf-day trip

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

The best day trips from Nilópolis

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car26 km south-east of Nilópolis1 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Confeitaria Colombo.

  2. 2

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km north of Nilópolis3 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Niterói, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car33 km east of Nilópolis1 hr 20 min round trip
  4. 4

    Barra da Tijuca, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south of Nilópolis1 hr 10 min round trip
  5. 5

    Petrópolis, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car41 km north-east of Nilópolis1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km north-west of Nilópolis3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Magé, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km north-east of Nilópolis1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Itaboraí, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car57 km east of Nilópolis2 hr 10 min round trip
  9. 9

    Cabo Frio, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car142 km east of Nilópolis4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Maricá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km east of Nilópolis2 hr 20 min round trip
  11. 11

    Nova Friburgo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Nilópolis3 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Barra Mansa, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km west of Nilópolis2 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Angra dos Reis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km west of Nilópolis3 hr round trip
  14. 14

    Teresópolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-east of Nilópolis2 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    Queimados, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 25 min by car18 km north-west of Nilópolis50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Nilópolis to Rio de Janeiro

A realistic pace for Rio de Janeiro, 26 km from Nilópolis. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Nilópolis
  2. 09:10Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Confeitaria Colombo
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rio de Janeiro
  6. 15:10Head back to Nilópolis
  7. 15:50Home in Nilópolis

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nilópolis?
The best day trips from Nilópolis are Rio de Janeiro, Juiz de Fora, Niterói, Barra da Tijuca, Petrópolis. The closest is Queimados, about 25 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nilópolis?
Queimados is the closest, 18 km north-west of Nilópolis, roughly 25 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Nilópolis?
6 places are within about an hour's drive of Nilópolis: Queimados (25 min), Barra da Tijuca (35 min), Rio de Janeiro (40 min), Niterói (40 min), Petrópolis (45 min), Magé (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Nilópolis for a day out?
Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 26 km south-east of Nilópolis and about 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Nilópolis?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cabo Frio at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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