Driving Time from Duque de Caxias to Rio de Janeiro
Driving from Duque de Caxias to Rio de Janeiro is about 16 mi and takes roughly 40 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Duque de Caxias and Rio de Janeiro are about 12 mi (19 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 16 mi (26 km), a drive of about 40 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 31 min.
| Straight-line distance | 12 mi / 19 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 16 mi / 26 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 40 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 31 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $2 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -22.846, -43.247 |
How these estimates work
Straight-line distance uses the haversine formula on each city's coordinates. Road distance applies a circuity factor (~1.2–1.4×) and driving time a blended average speed. Flight time uses typical jet cruise speed plus ~30 minutes for taxi, climb and descent. Treat all figures as planning estimates.
Frequently asked questions
Duque de Caxias to Rio de Janeiro is about 12 mi (19 km) in a straight line, and roughly 16 mi (26 km) by road.