The Wayro route from Barra Mansa to Itaúnas is 507 miles (816 km), about 13 h 53 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 507 mi (816 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 → ES-422 → ES-010 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Barra Mansa to Itaúnas: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (235 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 62% of the 507 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Barra Mansa and Itaúnas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 4–76 | 72 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 76–81 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 81–82 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 82–88 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 88–121 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 121–123 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 123–150 | 27 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 150–151 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 151–214 | 63 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 214–215 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 215–243 | 28 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 243–478 | 235 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 478–483 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-422 | 483–494 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-010 | 494–506 | 12 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 506–507 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 122 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 157 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 239 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itaúnas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 377), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 478)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 40), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 273), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 325), Fonte Grande State Park (mile 347)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 273), Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 350), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 377), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 478)
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Fonte Grande State Park
Fonte Grande State Park is a state-protected park in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.
Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras
On Ilha das Caieiras in Vitória, Espírito Santo, this history museum is named for Manoel Passos Lyrio; an expansion begun in 2022 adds a section devoted to local fishermen.
Casa da Cultura de Fundão
Once the Agostini family residence, this two-story house in Fundão is protected as cultural heritage by Espírito Santo state and now works as a museum.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
In Itaúnas itself
Itaúnas State Park
In northern Espírito Santo, Itaúnas State Park protects the lower Itaúnas River along with a strip of marshes, dunes and Atlantic beaches.
More drives to Itaúnas
- Serra to Itaúnas
- Cariacica to Itaúnas
- Vitória to Itaúnas
- Vila Velha to Itaúnas
- Guarapari to Itaúnas
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas
From Barra Mansa to other places in Brazil
- Barra Mansa to Trindade
- Barra Mansa to Caraguatatuba
- Barra Mansa to Paranapiacaba
- Barra Mansa to Itu
- Barra Mansa to Itanhaém
- Barra Mansa to Mogi Guaçu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Barra Mansa to Itaúnas?
About 13 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 507 miles.
How far is Itaúnas from Barra Mansa by car?
About 507 miles (816 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Barra Mansa to Itaúnas drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Barra Mansa to Itaúnas use?
In order: BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186, ES-297, BR-101, ES-422 and ES-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barra Mansa to Itaúnas?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 377, 0.1 mi from the route); Buddha of Ibiraçu (statue, mile 384, 2 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 478, 0.4 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.