Barra Mansa to Linhares is about 428 road miles (689 km): roughly 11 h 41 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance by road | 428 mi (689 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Barra Mansa to Linhares
BR-101 (184 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 61% of the 428 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Barra Mansa to Linhares, road by road
| 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 | 243–427 | 184 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 427–428 | 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 240 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Linhares
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santana Cathedral (mile 27), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 54), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 346), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 377)
- Nature and outdoors: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 274), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 325), Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 345)
- Museums and history: Santana Cathedral (mile 27), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 54), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 274), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 346), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 359), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 377)
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
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.
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument protects a small sugarloaf-shaped hill on the shore of the bay south of Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo state.
Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo
In Cariacica, the Espírito Santo Military Police Museum holds more than 600 objects and 900 photographs on the force's history, in a building that closely resembles the state's first barracks, Quartel do Moscoso.
Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado
In the Queimado district of Serra, Espírito Santo, these church ruins stand as a historic reminder of the Queimado Insurrection, an 1849 slave uprising.
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.
In Linhares itself
Juparanã Lagoon
Juparanã Lagoon is a freshwater lagoon shared by the municipalities of Linhares, Rio Bananal and Sooretama in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
More drives to Linhares
- Vitória to Linhares
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Linhares
- Teresópolis to Linhares
- Petrópolis to Linhares
- Niterói to Linhares
- Sete Lagoas to Linhares
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 is the drive from Barra Mansa to Linhares?
About 11 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
What is the driving distance from Barra Mansa to Linhares?
About 428 miles (689 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 Linhares 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 Linhares use?
In order: BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186, ES-297 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barra Mansa to Linhares?
Closest to the road: Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 54, 0.3 mi from the route); Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 346, 0.2 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 377, 0.1 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.