Driving Time from Rio de Janeiro to São João de Meriti
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to São João de Meriti is about 20 mi and takes roughly 27 min. See the fuel-cost estimate, distance and route tips.
Rio de Janeiro and São João de Meriti are about 14 mi (23 km) apart in a straight line. By road that works out to roughly 20 mi (32 km), a drive of about 27 min. A nonstop flight covers the great-circle distance in approximately 32 min.
| Straight-line distance | 14 mi / 23 km |
| Road distance (est.) | 20 mi / 32 km |
| Driving time (est.) | 27 min |
| Nonstop flight (est.) | 32 min |
| Driving fuel (est., 1-way) | $2 |
| Typical flight fare | $80–$250 |
| Geographic midpoint | -22.855, -43.277 |
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
Rio de Janeiro to São João de Meriti is about 14 mi (23 km) in a straight line, and roughly 20 mi (32 km) by road.