Driving from Santa Maria to Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro lies 918 km (570 mi) south-east of Santa Maria, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 14 h without stops, over roughly 1,120 km (696 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Santa Maria | Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 116,622 | 6.7 million |
| Elevation | 1,177 m (3,862 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 59464-000–97000-000 | 20000-000 |
Where to book car hire from Santa Maria to Rio de Janeiro
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Staying in Rio de Janeiro
Our booking partner lists 6,904+ places to stay in Rio de Janeiro (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 761 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (613), and 26 are five-star. Across 395 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.5 out of 10. Guests have left 1,006,829 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Rio de Janeiro from Santa Maria?
918 km (570 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Santa Maria; by road roughly 1,120 km (696 mi).
How long does it take to get from Santa Maria to Rio de Janeiro by car?
About 14 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Santa Maria and Rio de Janeiro?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Rio de Janeiro?
Our booking partner lists 6,904+ places to stay in Rio de Janeiro, 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 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.