Barra Mansa to Teófilo Otoni is about 457 road miles (736 km): roughly 12 h 28 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance by road | 457 mi (736 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 28 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 18.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Barra Mansa to Teófilo Otoni is like
BR-116 (324 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 88% of the 457 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Barra Mansa to Teófilo Otoni, 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, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 121–126 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 126–298 | 172 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 298–303 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 303–455 | 152 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 455–457 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 120 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Barra Mansa and Teófilo Otoni
- 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), St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 300)
- 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), St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 300), St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 370)
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.
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga
Also called Caratinga Cathedral, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is a Catholic church in the town of Caratinga, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Teófilo Otoni
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- Juiz de Fora to Teófilo Otoni
- Teresópolis to Teófilo Otoni
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 Teófilo Otoni?
About 12 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 457 miles.
What is the driving distance from Barra Mansa to Teófilo Otoni?
About 457 miles (736 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 Teófilo Otoni?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Barra Mansa to Teófilo Otoni?
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 Teófilo Otoni?
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); St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (cathedral, mile 300, 0.2 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.