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The 15 Best Day Trips from Nova Iguaçu

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 Nova Iguaçu, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Juiz de Fora, Niterói. The closest is Barra da Tijuca, about 40 min by car, and 5 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Nova Iguaçu at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro32 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Juiz de Fora111 km N1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Niterói38 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Barra da Tijuca28 km S40 minHalf-day trip
Petrópolis40 km NE45 minHalf-day trip
Volta Redonda72 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Magé44 km E50 minHalf-day trip
Itaboraí61 km E1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Cabo Frio147 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Maricá67 km E1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Nova Friburgo108 km NE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Barra Mansa78 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Angra dos Reis93 km W1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Teresópolis62 km NE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Araruama114 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Nova Iguaçu

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car32 km south-east of Nova Iguaçu1 hr 10 min round trip

    Known for Confeitaria Colombo.

  2. 2

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car111 km north of Nova Iguaçu3 hr 30 min round trip
  3. 3

    Niterói, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car38 km east of Nova Iguaçu1 hr 30 min round trip
  4. 4

    Barra da Tijuca, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car28 km south of Nova Iguaçu1 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Petrópolis, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km north-east of Nova Iguaçu1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km west of Nova Iguaçu2 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Magé, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car44 km east of Nova Iguaçu1 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Itaboraí, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km east of Nova Iguaçu2 hr 20 min round trip
  9. 9

    Cabo Frio, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car147 km east of Nova Iguaçu4 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Maricá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car67 km east of Nova Iguaçu2 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Nova Friburgo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north-east of Nova Iguaçu3 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Barra Mansa, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km west of Nova Iguaçu3 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Angra dos Reis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car93 km west of Nova Iguaçu2 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Teresópolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car62 km north-east of Nova Iguaçu2 hr 20 min round trip
  15. 15

    Araruama, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car114 km east of Nova Iguaçu3 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Nova Iguaçu to Rio de Janeiro

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

  1. 08:30Leave Nova Iguaçu
  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 Nova Iguaçu
  7. 15:40Home in Nova Iguaçu

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nova Iguaçu?
The best day trips from Nova Iguaçu are Rio de Janeiro, Juiz de Fora, Niterói, Barra da Tijuca, Petrópolis. The closest is Barra da Tijuca, about 40 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nova Iguaçu?
Barra da Tijuca is the closest, 28 km south of Nova Iguaçu, roughly 40 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Nova Iguaçu?
5 places are within about an hour's drive of Nova Iguaçu: Barra da Tijuca (40 min), Rio de Janeiro (35 min), Niterói (45 min), Petrópolis (45 min), Magé (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Nova Iguaçu for a day out?
Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 32 km south-east of Nova Iguaçu 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 Nova Iguaçu?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Cabo Frio at 147 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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