Day trip from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé
Macaé lies 155 km (96 mi) east of Rio de Janeiro, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 155 km (96 mi) apart, Macaé is a realistic day trip from Rio de Janeiro: about 2 h 31 min each way by road.
| Rio de Janeiro | Macaé | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 6.7 million | 264,439 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 20000-000 | 27900-000 |
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Staying in Macaé
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Common questions
How far is Macaé from Rio de Janeiro?
155 km (96 mi) in a straight line, east of Rio de Janeiro; by road roughly 189 km (117 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rio de Janeiro to Macaé by road?
About 2 h 31 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rio de Janeiro and Macaé?
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 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.