Driving from Várzea Grande to Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro lies 1,580 km (981 mi) south-east of Várzea Grande, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 24 h 5 min without stops, over roughly 1,927 km (1,197 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
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| Várzea Grande | Rio de Janeiro | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 300,078 | 6.7 million |
| Elevation | 197 m (646 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-4 (America/Cuiaba) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 64525-000–78110-000 | 20000-000 |
Clocks in Rio de Janeiro are 1 h ahead of Várzea Grande right now, so a 24 h 5 min journey lands 25 h 5 min later by the destination clock.
Where to book car hire from Várzea Grande 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 Várzea Grande?
1,580 km (981 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Várzea Grande; by road roughly 1,927 km (1,197 mi).
How long does it take to get from Várzea Grande to Rio de Janeiro by car?
About 24 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Várzea Grande and Rio de Janeiro?
Rio de Janeiro is 1 h ahead at the moment (America/Sao_Paulo against America/Cuiaba).
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.