By road, Barra Mansa and Muriaé are about 190 miles (306 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 25 min of driving.
- 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 190 mi (306 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-393 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Barra Mansa to Muriaé: the shape of the trip
BR-393 (78 mi) and BR-116 (62 mi) carry about 74% of the 190 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 7 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Barra Mansa to Muriaé: the road sequence
| 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, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 121–126 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 126–188 | 62 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 188–190 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 120 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Barra Mansa and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santana Cathedral (mile 27), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 28), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 40), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 54), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 152), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 152)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 40)
- Museums and history: Santana Cathedral (mile 27), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 28), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 40), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 54), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 152), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 152)
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 João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
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.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
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.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
- Pindamonhangaba to Muriaé
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 Muriaé?
About 5 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 190 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Barra Mansa by car?
About 190 miles (306 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 Barra Mansa to Muriaé?
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 Muriaé use?
In order: BR-393 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barra Mansa to Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 54, 0.3 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 152, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Espaço dos Anjos (museum, mile 152, 0.5 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.