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The 14 Best Day Trips from Volta Redonda

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 Volta Redonda, Brazil, led by Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu. The closest is Angra dos Reis, about 1 hr 5 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Volta Redonda at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Rio de Janeiro104 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Duque de Caxias86 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Nova Iguaçu72 km E1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Juiz de Fora115 km NE1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Belford Roxo77 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Niterói110 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
São João de Meriti81 km SE1 hr 15 minFull-day trip
Petrópolis95 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Magé110 km E1 hr 45 minFull-day trip
Itaboraí130 km E2 hrFull-day trip
Maricá139 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Angra dos Reis58 km S1 hr 5 minFull-day trip
Teresópolis116 km E1 hr 50 minFull-day trip
Pindamonhangaba146 km W2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight

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

The best day trips from Volta Redonda

  1. 1

    Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car104 km south-east of Volta Redonda3 hr 20 min round trip

    What travelers see in Rio de Janeiro

    • Christ the Redeemer - Visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World.
    • Sugarloaf Mountain - Take a cable car ride to Sugarloaf Mountain for stunning views of the city and coastline, especially at sunset.
    • Museu do Amanhã - This unique science museum offers interactive exhibits that explore sustainability and the future of our planet.

    Also nearby: Barra da Tijuca.

    29 traveler itinerariesThings to do in Rio de Janeiro
  2. 2

    Duque de Caxias, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car86 km east of Volta Redonda2 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Nova Iguaçu, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car72 km east of Volta Redonda2 hr 50 min round trip

    Known for GRES Beija-Flor de Nilópolis.

  4. 4

    Juiz de Fora, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car115 km north-east of Volta Redonda3 hr 40 min round trip
  5. 5

    Belford Roxo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car77 km east of Volta Redonda3 hr round trip
  6. 6

    Niterói, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of Volta Redonda3 hr 30 min round trip
  7. 7

    São João de Meriti, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 15 min by car81 km south-east of Volta Redonda2 hr 30 min round trip
  8. 8

    Petrópolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Volta Redonda3 hr round trip
  9. 9

    Magé, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 45 min by car110 km east of Volta Redonda3 hr 30 min round trip
  10. 10

    Itaboraí, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr by car130 km east of Volta Redonda4 hr round trip
  11. 11

    Maricá, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Volta Redonda4 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Angra dos Reis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south of Volta Redonda2 hr 10 min round trip
  13. 13

    Teresópolis, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 50 min by car116 km east of Volta Redonda3 hr 40 min round trip
  14. 14

    Pindamonhangaba, Brazil

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km west of Volta Redonda4 hr 30 min round trip

A sample day trip: Volta Redonda to Rio de Janeiro

A realistic pace for Rio de Janeiro, 104 km from Volta Redonda. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Volta Redonda
  2. 09:10Arrive in Rio de Janeiro (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Christ the Redeemer
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Sugarloaf Mountain
  6. 14:25Museu do Amanhã
  7. 15:55Head back to Volta Redonda
  8. 17:35Home in Volta Redonda

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Volta Redonda?
The best day trips from Volta Redonda are Rio de Janeiro, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Juiz de Fora, Belford Roxo. The closest is Angra dos Reis, about 1 hr 5 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Volta Redonda?
Angra dos Reis is the closest, 58 km south of Volta Redonda, roughly 1 hr 5 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Volta Redonda for a day out?
Rio de Janeiro is the largest city in day-trip range, 104 km south-east of Volta Redonda and about 1 hr 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 Volta Redonda?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Pindamonhangaba 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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