Distance between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis
The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis is 39 miles by road including 33 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 48 minutes and goes through Vasco da Gama, Ramos, Beira Mar, Jardim Gramacho and Vila Canaã.
| Shortest distance by air | 27 mi ✈️ |
| Car route length | 39.1 mi 🚗 |
| Driving time | 48 min |
| Fuel amount | 1.3 gal |
| Fuel cost | 5.2 USD |
| Point | Distance | Time | Fuel | |
| Rio de Janeiro | 0 mi | 00 min | 0.0 gal | |
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2 mi, 02 min
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| Vasco da Gama | 2 mi | 02 min | 0.0 gal | |
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BR-101 4 mi, 03 min
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| Ramos | 6 mi | 06 min | 0.1 gal | |
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BR-101 6 mi, 06 min
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| Beira Mar | 12 mi | 13 min | 0.4 gal | |
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BR-040 10 mi, 09 min
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| Vila Canaã | 22 mi | 22 min | 0.7 gal | |
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BR-040 17 mi, 25 min
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| -22.51996, -43.19261 | 39 mi | 48 min | 1.3 gal | |
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Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis?
Fuel cost: 5.2 USD
This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 39.1 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.9 USD / gal)
You can adjust fuel consumption and fuel price here.
How long is a car ride from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis?
Driving time: 48 min
This time is calculated for driving at the maximum permitted speed, taking into account traffic rules restrictions.
- 11 mi with a maximum speed 68 mph = 9 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 62 mph = 3 min
- 3 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 3 min
- 7 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 7 min
- 4 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 4 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 43 mph = 1 min
- 9 mi with a maximum speed 31 mph = 17 min
- 1 mi with a maximum speed 25 mph = 1 min
The calculated driving time does not take into account intermediate stops and traffic jams.
How far is Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis by land?
The distance between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis is 39.1 mi by road including 32.9 mi on motorways.
Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis respectively.
How far is Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis by plane?
The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis is 27.3 mi.
This distance is calculated using the Haversine formula as a great-circle distance between two points on the surface of a sphere. The start and finish points are the centers of Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.
How many hours is Rio de Janeiro from Petrópolis by plane?
Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 27 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.
Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 136 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, airport location and other real world factors.
How long is a helicopter ride from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis?
Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 11 min to cover the distance of 27 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.
Popular "Robinson R44" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 130 mph.
This time is approximate and do not take into account takeoff and landing times, aerodrome location and other real world factors.
What city is halfway between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis?
The halfway point between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis is Vila Canaã. It is located about 3 mi from the exact midpoint by road.
The distance from Vila Canaã to Rio de Janeiro is 22 mi and driving will take about 22 min. The road between Vila Canaã and Petrópolis has length 17 mi and will take approximately 25 min.
Where is Rio de Janeiro in relation to Petrópolis?
Rio de Janeiro is located 27 mi south of Petrópolis.
Rio de Janeiro has geographic coordinates: latitude -22.91101, longitude -43.20937.
Petrópolis has geographic coordinates: latitude -22.51996, longitude -43.19261.
Which highway goes from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis?
The route from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis follows BR-040.
Other minor sections pass along the road:
- BR-101: 7 mi
- BR-116: 5 mi