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The 12 Best Day Trips from Resende

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

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There are 12 good day trips from Resende, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu. The closest is Barra Mansa, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Resende at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro139 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Duque de Caxias122 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Nova Iguaçu107 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Juiz de Fora137 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Belford Roxo112 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
São João de Meriti116 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Barra da Tijuca126 km SE2 hrFull-day trip
Taubaté129 km SW2 hrFull-day trip
Volta Redonda36 km E40 minHalf-day trip
Barra Mansa29 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Angra dos Reis61 km S1 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Pindamonhangaba116 km SW1 hr 50 minFull-day trip

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

The best day trips from Resende

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Resende4 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Confeitaria Colombo.

    Also nearby: Niterói, Petrópolis, Magé.

  2. 2

    Duque de Caxias, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car122 km east of Resende3 hr 50 min round trip
  3. 3

    Nova Iguaçu, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km east of Resende3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.

  4. 4

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of Resende4 hr 20 min round trip
  5. 5

    Belford Roxo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car112 km east of Resende3 hr 30 min round trip
  6. 6

    São João de Meriti, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Resende3 hr 40 min round trip
  7. 7

    Barra da Tijuca, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car126 km south-east of Resende4 hr round trip
  8. 8

    Taubaté, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car129 km south-west of Resende4 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Volta Redonda, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 40 min by car36 km east of Resende1 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Barra Mansa, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car29 km east of Resende1 hr 30 min round trip
  11. 11

    Angra dos Reis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 10 min by car61 km south of Resende2 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Pindamonhangaba, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km south-west of Resende3 hr 40 min round trip

A sample day trip: Resende to Rio de Janeiro

A realistic pace for Rio de Janeiro, 139 km from Resende. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Resende
  2. 09:40Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (2 hr 10 min drive)
  3. 09:55Confeitaria Colombo
  4. 11:55Lunch
  5. 13:10Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Rio de Janeiro
  6. 15:40Head back to Resende
  7. 17:50Home in Resende

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Resende?
The best day trips from Resende are Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo. The closest is Barra Mansa, about 45 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Resende?
Barra Mansa is the closest, 29 km east of Resende, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Resende?
2 places are within about an hour's drive of Resende: Barra Mansa (45 min), Volta Redonda (40 min).
What is the biggest city near Resende for a day out?
Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 139 km east of Resende and about 2 hr 10 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Resende?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Rio de Janeiro at 139 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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