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Cities Near Duque de Caxias

Cities near Duque de Caxias, Brazil: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Rio de Janeiro, Queimados, Petrópolis. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Duque de Caxias, Brazil is Rio de Janeiro, about 12 mi (19 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Rio de Janeiro12 mi / 19 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Queimados16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Petrópolis21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Japeri24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Seropédica25 mi / 41 km49 minDrive/railDay trip
Itaboraí29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Itaguaí30 mi / 48 km58 minDrive/railDay trip
Maricá33 mi / 53 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Teresópolis33 mi / 53 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Barra do Piraí39 mi / 63 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Duque de Caxias

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Rio de Janeiro, Queimados, Petrópolis, Japeri, Seropédica. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Duque de Caxias include Rio de Janeiro, Queimados, Petrópolis, Japeri, Seropédica. The closest is Rio de Janeiro, about 12 miles (19 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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