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Cities Near Petrópolis

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

The closest notable city to Petrópolis, Brazil is Teresópolis, about 14 mi (23 km) away — roughly 27 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
Teresópolis14 mi / 23 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Duque de Caxias21 mi / 34 km41 minDrive/railDay trip
Nova Iguaçu25 mi / 40 km48 minDrive/railDay trip
Itaboraí26 mi / 42 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Niterói27 mi / 43 km51 minDrive/railDay trip
Três Rios27 mi / 43 km52 minDrive/railDay trip
Japeri32 mi / 51 km57 minDrive/railDay trip
Maricá37 mi / 59 km1 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip
Seropédica38 mi / 60 km1 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip
Valença38 mi / 61 km1 hr 8 minDrive/railDay trip

Day trips from Petrópolis

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Teresópolis, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Itaboraí, Niterói. 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 Petrópolis include Teresópolis, Duque de Caxias, Nova Iguaçu, Itaboraí, Niterói. The closest is Teresópolis, about 14 miles (23 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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