Which nearby cities are best for a weekend getaway from Macaé?

The closest cities make easy day trips, while anything farther is worth a longer break; use the distance links above to plan.

How do I get from Macaé to nearby cities?

Most nearby cities are reachable by car, train or bus; for the longer hops a regional flight can be quicker. Tap any city in the table for its full distance, drive-time and flight-time breakdown, or use our distance and flight calculators for a specific route.

Cities Near Macaé

Cities near Macaé, Brazil: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Rio das Ostras, São Pedro da Aldeia, Nova Friburgo. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Macaé, Brazil is Rio das Ostras, about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 28 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.

City	Distance	Drive	Flight	Best for
Rio das Ostras	14 mi / 23 km	28 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
São Pedro da Aldeia	37 mi / 60 km	1 hr 7 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Nova Friburgo	48 mi / 78 km	1 hr 27 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Araruama	49 mi / 79 km	1 hr 28 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Campos dos Goytacazes	52 mi / 84 km	1 hr 34 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Saquarema	59 mi / 95 km	1 hr 46 min	Drive/rail	Day trip
Itaboraí	73 mi / 118 km	1 hr 42 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Maricá	76 mi / 122 km	1 hr 46 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Teresópolis	76 mi / 123 km	1 hr 47 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight
Itaperuna	82 mi / 132 km	1 hr 54 min	Drive/rail	Day trip / overnight

Day trips from Macaé

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Rio das Ostras, São Pedro da Aldeia, Nova Friburgo, Araruama, Campos dos Goytacazes. 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 Macaé include Rio das Ostras, São Pedro da Aldeia, Nova Friburgo, Araruama, Campos dos Goytacazes. The closest is Rio das Ostras, about 14 miles (23 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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