The Wayro route from Barbacena to Nova Serrana is 166 miles (267 km), about 4 h 27 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
Full advisory: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 166 mi (267 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-265 → BR-494 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Barbacena to Nova Serrana: the shape of the trip
BR-494 (122 mi) and BR-265 (32 mi) carry about 93% of the 166 miles. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Barbacena and Nova Serrana
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 2–34 | 32 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 34–38 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 38–160 | 122 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 160–165 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 165–166 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
Stops between Barbacena and Nova Serrana
Casa do Padre Toledo
In Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, this 18th-century mansion was the home of Father Carlos Correia de Toledo e Melo.
Historic center of São João del-Rei
São João del-Rei's historic center is the town's preserved colonial core, with churches, chapels, bridges, fountains, townhouses and street layouts dating from its 18th-century mining origins.
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei is a history and art museum in the town of São João del-Rei, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
More drives to Nova Serrana
- Itabira to Nova Serrana
- Poços de Caldas to Nova Serrana
- Governador Valadares to Nova Serrana
- Resende to Nova Serrana
- Pindamonhangaba to Nova Serrana
- Petrópolis to Nova Serrana
From Barbacena to other places in Brazil
- Barbacena to Passos
- Barbacena to Araguari
- Barbacena to Catalão
- Barbacena to Ourinhos
- Barbacena to Ituiutaba
- Barbacena to Itabira
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Barbacena to Nova Serrana?
About 4 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 166 miles.
How far is Nova Serrana from Barbacena by car?
About 166 miles (267 km) on the Wayro route. Other map services may show a few miles more or less, depending on where they start and end in each city.
Is it safe to drive from Barbacena to Nova Serrana?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Barbacena to Nova Serrana?
In order: BR-265, BR-494 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Barbacena and Nova Serrana?
Closest to the road: Historic center of São João del-Rei (old town, mile 37, 1 mi from the route); Museu Regional de São João del-Rei (history museum, mile 37, 1 mi from the route); Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (cathedral, mile 140, 2 mi from the route). All stops are described above.
How we put this guide together
Wayro calculates the route from OpenStreetMap road data; mile numbers are positions along this route, not highway markers, and "from the route" distances are straight-line, so the real detour depends on access roads. Stops are chosen from parks, natural sites, museums, historic sites and attractions close to the route: at least one strong stop for each stretch of the drive, then the best-known places nearest the road, up to nine in all. Places that are closed, private or not open to visitors are removed. Place descriptions are written by the Wayro team from official park, museum, tourism and government websites and other published sources. Safety levels and entry rules were checked against the U.S. Department of State on October 10, 2026. Conditions change, so check the linked sources before you travel.
Route data © OpenStreetMap contributors.