The 15 Best Day Trips from Niterói
How far each place is, what to see there, and a plan for the day.
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There are 15 good day trips from Niterói, Brazil, led by Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora. The closest is Duque de Caxias, about 35 min by car, and 9 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Built from 15 nearby places, with sights from real traveler trips, on Packy AI. Last updated November 2026 by the Packy AI Travel Team.
Day trips from Niterói
- 1
Duque de Caxias, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car24 km north-west of Niterói - 2
Nova Iguaçu, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car38 km west of NiteróiKnown for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.
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Juiz de Fora, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car127 km north of Niterói - 4
Belford Roxo, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car33 km north-west of Niterói - 5
São João de Meriti, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km west of Niterói - 6
Barra da Tijuca, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 35 min by car30 km south-west of Niterói - 7
Petrópolis, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 50 min by car43 km north of Niterói - 8
Volta Redonda, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km west of Niterói - 9
Macaé, Brazil
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Niterói - 10
Magé, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 40 min by car26 km north of Niterói - 11
Itaboraí, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km north-east of Niterói - 12
Cabo Frio, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of Niterói - 13
Maricá, Brazil
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car29 km east of Niterói - 14
Nova Friburgo, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car89 km north-east of Niterói - 15
Barra Mansa, Brazil
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 50 min by car116 km west of Niterói
A sample day: Niterói to Duque de Caxias
- 08:30Leave Niterói
- 09:05Arrive in Duque de Caxias (35 min drive)
- 09:20Walk the centre of Duque de Caxias
- 11:20Lunch
- 12:35Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Duque de Caxias
- 15:05Head back to Niterói
- 15:40Home in Niterói
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Niterói?
- The best day trips from Niterói are Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo, São João de Meriti. The closest is Duque de Caxias, about 35 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Niterói?
- Duque de Caxias is the closest, 24 km north-west of Niterói, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Niterói?
- 9 places are within about an hour's drive of Niterói: Duque de Caxias (35 min), Magé (40 min), São João de Meriti (45 min), Itaboraí (45 min), Maricá (45 min), Barra da Tijuca (35 min).
- Where can I go for a weekend from Niterói?
- For a weekend away from Niterói, pick the places far enough to be worth a night: Macaé (146 km, 2 hr 15 min), Juiz de Fora (127 km, 2 hr), Barra Mansa (116 km, 1 hr 50 min), Cabo Frio (110 km, 1 hr 45 min). Closer places on this list work better as a single day.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Niterói?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Macaé at 146 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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