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Cities Near Niterói

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

The closest notable city to Niterói, Brazil is Duque de Caxias, about 15 mi (24 km) away — roughly 29 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 Caxias15 mi / 24 km29 minDrive/railDay trip
Itaboraí18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Maricá18 mi / 29 km35 minDrive/railDay trip
Nova Iguaçu24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Petrópolis27 mi / 43 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Teresópolis33 mi / 53 km1 hrDrive/railDay trip
Saquarema38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip
Japeri39 mi / 62 km1 hr 9 minDrive/railDay trip
Seropédica40 mi / 64 km1 hr 11 minDrive/railDay trip
Itaguaí43 mi / 69 km1 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Niterói

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Duque de Caxias, Itaboraí, Maricá, Nova Iguaçu, Petrópolis. 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.

Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Niterói include Duque de Caxias, Itaboraí, Maricá, Nova Iguaçu, Petrópolis. The closest is Duque de Caxias, about 15 miles (24 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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