Day trip from Barra da Tijuca to Maricá
Maricá lies 57 km (35 mi) east of Barra da Tijuca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 57 km (35 mi) apart, Maricá is a realistic day trip from Barra da Tijuca: about 55 min each way by road.
| Barra da Tijuca | Maricá | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 421,438 | 211,986 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 10 m (33 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
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Staying in Maricá
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Common questions
How far is Maricá from Barra da Tijuca?
57 km (35 mi) in a straight line, east of Barra da Tijuca; by road roughly 69 km (43 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barra da Tijuca to Maricá by road?
About 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barra da Tijuca and Maricá?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.