Driving from Barra da Tijuca to Nova Iguaçu
Nova Iguaçu lies 28 km (17 mi) north of Barra da Tijuca, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 26 min without stops, over roughly 34 km (21 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Barra da Tijuca | Nova Iguaçu | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 421,438 | 843,046 |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
Where to book car hire from Barra da Tijuca to Nova Iguaçu
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Staying in Nova Iguaçu
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Nova Iguaçu. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8). Guests have left 2,610 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Nova Iguaçu from Barra da Tijuca?
28 km (17 mi) in a straight line, north of Barra da Tijuca; by road roughly 34 km (21 mi).
How long does it take to get from Barra da Tijuca to Nova Iguaçu by car?
About 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Barra da Tijuca and Nova Iguaçu?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Nova Iguaçu?
Our booking partner lists 29 places to stay in Nova Iguaçu, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.