Distance between Niterói and Petrópolis

The distance from Niterói to Petrópolis is 45 miles by road including 41 miles on motorways. Road takes approximately 56 minutes and goes through Vasco da Gama, Ramos, Cidade Universitária, Beira Mar, Jardim Gramacho and Vila Canaã.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Niterói 0 mi 0:00 00 min 0.0 gal
BR-101 6 mi, 07 min
Vasco da Gama 6 mi 0:07 07 min 0.2 gal
BR-101 RJ-071 5 mi, 05 min
Ramos 11 mi 0:13 13 min 0.4 gal
RJ-071 1 mi, 00 min
Cidade Universitária 12 mi 0:14 14 min 0.4 gal
RJ-071 6 mi, 06 min
Beira Mar 18 mi 0:21 21 min 0.6 gal
BR-040 10 mi, 09 min
Vila Canaã 29 mi 0:30 30 min 0.9 gal
BR-040 17 mi, 25 min
-22.51996, -43.19261 45 mi 0:56 56 min 1.5 gal

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Niterói to Petrópolis?

Fuel cost: 6 USD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 44.7 mi) / (Fuel consumption 29.4 mpg) * (Fuel price 3.9 USD / gal)

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How long is a car ride from Niterói to Petrópolis?

Driving time: 56 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
  • 2 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 2 min
  • 6 mi with a maximum speed 56 mph = 6 min
  • 11 mi with a maximum speed 50 mph = 12 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 Niterói to Petrópolis by land?

The distance between Niterói and Petrópolis is 44.7 mi by road including 41 mi on motorways.

Precise satellite coordinates of highways were used for this calculation. The start and finish points are the centers of Niterói and Petrópolis respectively.

How far is Niterói to Petrópolis by plane?

The shortest distance (air line, as the crow flies) between Niterói and Petrópolis is 25.5 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 Niterói and Petrópolis respectively. Actual distance between airports may be different.

How many hours is Niterói from Petrópolis by plane?

Boeing 737 airliner needs 3 min to cover the distance of 25 mi at a cruising speed of 497 mph.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 11 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 Niterói to Petrópolis?

Fast helicopter "Eurocopter AS350" or "Hughes OH-6 Cayuse" need 10 min to cover the distance of 25 mi at a cruising speed of 149 mph.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 11 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 Niterói and Petrópolis?

The halfway point between Niterói and Petrópolis is Beira Mar. It is located about 4 mi from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Beira Mar to Niterói is 18 mi and driving will take about 21 min. The road between Beira Mar and Petrópolis has length 27 mi and will take approximately 35 min.

The other cities located close to halfway point:

  • Vila Canaã is in 29 mi from Niterói and 17 mi from Petrópolis

Where is Niterói in relation to Petrópolis?

Niterói is located 25 mi south of Petrópolis.

Niterói has geographic coordinates: latitude -22.88324, longitude -43.11546.

Petrópolis has geographic coordinates: latitude -22.51996, longitude -43.19261.

Which highway goes from Niterói to Petrópolis?

The route from Niterói to Petrópolis follows BR-040.

Other minor sections pass along the road:

  • BR-101: 7 mi
  • RJ-071: 6 mi
  • BR-116: 5 mi
The distance between Niterói and Petrópolis is ranked 35,708th in the ranking popularity.
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