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Cities Near Maricá

Cities near Maricá, Brazil: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Itaboraí, Niterói, Saquarema. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Maricá, Brazil is Itaboraí, about 12 mi (20 km) away — roughly 42 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
Itaboraí12 mi / 20 km42 minDrive/railDay trip
Niterói18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Saquarema20 mi / 32 km38 minDrive/railDay trip
Araruama30 mi / 49 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Duque de Caxias33 mi / 53 km59 minDrive/railDay trip
Teresópolis36 mi / 58 km1 hr 5 minDrive/railDay trip
Petrópolis37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Nova Iguaçu42 mi / 67 km1 hr 15 minDrive/railDay trip
São Pedro da Aldeia46 mi / 74 km1 hr 22 minDrive/railDay trip
Nova Friburgo48 mi / 77 km1 hr 26 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Maricá

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Itaboraí, Niterói, Saquarema, Araruama, Duque de Caxias. 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 Maricá include Itaboraí, Niterói, Saquarema, Araruama, Duque de Caxias. The closest is Itaboraí, about 12 miles (20 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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