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The 14 Best Day Trips from Petrópolis

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 Petrópolis, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu. The closest is Magé, about 35 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 Petrópolis at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro45 km S50 minHalf-day trip
Duque de Caxias34 km SW40 minHalf-day trip
Nova Iguaçu40 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Juiz de Fora84 km N1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Belford Roxo37 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
São João de Meriti39 km SW45 minHalf-day trip
Barra da Tijuca58 km S1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Volta Redonda95 km W1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Macaé144 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Magé22 km SE35 minHalf-day trip
Itaboraí42 km SE50 minHalf-day trip
Cabo Frio126 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Maricá59 km SE1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Nova Friburgo71 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Petrópolis

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car45 km south of Petrópolis1 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Confeitaria Colombo.

    Also nearby: Niterói.

  2. 2

    Duque de Caxias, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car34 km south-west of Petrópolis1 hr 20 min round trip
  3. 3

    Nova Iguaçu, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car40 km south-west of Petrópolis1 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.

  4. 4

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car84 km north of Petrópolis2 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Belford Roxo, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car37 km south-west of Petrópolis1 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    São João de Meriti, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km south-west of Petrópolis1 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    Barra da Tijuca, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south of Petrópolis2 hr 10 min round trip
  8. 8

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km west of Petrópolis3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Macaé, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car144 km east of Petrópolis4 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Magé, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car22 km south-east of Petrópolis1 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Itaboraí, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 50 min by car42 km south-east of Petrópolis1 hr 40 min round trip
  12. 12

    Cabo Frio, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km east of Petrópolis4 hr round trip
  13. 13

    Maricá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car59 km south-east of Petrópolis2 hr 20 min round trip
  14. 14

    Nova Friburgo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km east of Petrópolis2 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Petrópolis to Rio de Janeiro

A realistic pace for Rio de Janeiro, 45 km from Petrópolis. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 08:30Leave Petrópolis
  2. 09:20Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (50 min drive)
  3. 09:35Confeitaria Colombo
  4. 11:35Lunch
  5. 12:50Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rio de Janeiro
  6. 15:20Head back to Petrópolis
  7. 16:10Home in Petrópolis

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Petrópolis?
The best day trips from Petrópolis are Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo. The closest is Magé, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Petrópolis?
Magé is the closest, 22 km south-east of Petrópolis, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Petrópolis?
7 places are within about an hour's drive of Petrópolis: Magé (35 min), Duque de Caxias (40 min), Belford Roxo (45 min), São João de Meriti (45 min), Nova Iguaçu (45 min), Itaboraí (50 min).
What is the biggest city near Petrópolis for a day out?
Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 45 km south of Petrópolis and about 50 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Petrópolis?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Macaé at 144 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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