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Cities Near Nilópolis

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

The closest notable city to Nilópolis, Brazil is Duque de Caxias, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 23 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
Duque de Caxias7 mi / 11 km23 minDrive/railDay trip
Queimados11 mi / 18 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Rio de Janeiro16 mi / 26 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Japeri19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Seropédica19 mi / 31 km37 minDrive/railDay trip
Itaguaí23 mi / 37 km45 minDrive/railDay trip
Petrópolis26 mi / 41 km50 minDrive/railDay trip
Barra do Piraí35 mi / 57 km1 hr 3 minDrive/railDay trip
Itaboraí36 mi / 57 km1 hr 4 minDrive/railDay trip
Maricá39 mi / 62 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Nilópolis

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Duque de Caxias, Queimados, Rio de Janeiro, 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 Nilópolis include Duque de Caxias, Queimados, Rio de Janeiro, Japeri, Seropédica. The closest is Duque de Caxias, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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