Day trip from Rio de Janeiro to Caraguatatuba
Caraguatatuba lies 241 km (150 mi) west of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 241 km (150 mi) apart, Caraguatatuba is a realistic day trip from Rio de Janeiro: about 3 h 56 min each way by road.
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| Rio de Janeiro | Caraguatatuba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 123,389 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 2 m (7 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 11660-000 |
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Common questions
How far is Caraguatatuba from Rio de Janeiro?
241 km (150 mi) in a straight line, west of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 294 km (183 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Caraguatatuba by road?
About 3 h 56 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Caraguatatuba?
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
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- 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.