Distance between Rio de Janeiro and Petrópolis

The distance from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis is 63 kilometers by road including 53 kilometers on motorways. Road takes approximately 48 minutes and goes through Vasco da Gama, Ramos, Beira Mar, Jardim Gramacho and Vila Canaã.

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Point Distance Time Fuel
Rio de Janeiro 0 km 0:00 00 min 0.0 L
4 km, 02 min
Vasco da Gama 4 km 0:02 02 min 0.2 L
BR-101 6 km, 03 min
Ramos 10 km 0:06 06 min 0.6 L
BR-101 10 km, 06 min
Beira Mar 20 km 0:13 13 min 1.3 L
BR-040 16 km, 09 min
Vila Canaã 36 km 0:22 22 min 2.8 L
BR-040 27 km, 25 min
-22.51996, -43.19261 63 km 0:48 48 min 5.0 L

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Petrópolis?

Fuel cost: 8.7 AUD

This fuel cost is calculated as: (Route length 63 km / 100 km) * (Fuel consumption 8 L/100 km) * (Fuel price 1.74 AUD / L)

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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.

  • 18 km with a maximum speed 110 km/h = 9 min
  • 6 km with a maximum speed 100 km/h = 3 min
  • 17 km with a maximum speed 90 km/h = 11 min
  • 6 km with a maximum speed 80 km/h = 4 min
  • 1 km with a maximum speed 70 km/h = 1 min
  • 14 km with a maximum speed 50 km/h = 17 min
  • 1 km with a maximum speed 40 km/h = 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 63 km by road including 53 km 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 44 km.

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 44 km at a cruising speed of 800 km/h.

Small plane "Cessna 172" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 220 km/h.

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 44 km at a cruising speed of 240 km/h.

Popular "Robinson R44" needs 12 min to flight this distance at average speed of 210 km/h.

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 5 km from the exact midpoint by road.

The distance from Vila Canaã to Rio de Janeiro is 36 km and driving will take about 22 min. The road between Vila Canaã and Petrópolis has length 27 km and will take approximately 25 min.

Where is Rio de Janeiro in relation to Petrópolis?

Rio de Janeiro is located 44 km 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: 11 km
  • BR-116: 8 km
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