The Wayro route from Barretos to Muriaé is 532 miles (856 km), about 13 h 0 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 by road | 532 mi (856 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-425 → SP-345 → MG-444 → MG-344 → MG-050 → MG-164 → MG-260 → BR-494 → BR-381 → BR-265 → BR-040 → MG-448 → MG-285 → MG-447 → AMG-0515 → MGC-265 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Barretos to Muriaé
MG-050 (129 mi) and SP-345 (92 mi) carry about 42% of the 532 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Barretos to Muriaé
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-425 | 3–12 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-345 | 12–104 | 92 | São Paulo |
| MG-444 | 104–119 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-344 | 119–135 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 135–264 | 129 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-164 | 264–278 | 14 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 278–280 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-260 | 280–295 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 295–318 | 23 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 318–333 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 333–373 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 373–376 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 376–411 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 411–421 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-448 | 421–439 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 439–465 | 26 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-285 | 465–496 | 31 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-447 | 496–504 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-0515 | 504–510 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 510–519 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-265 | 519–529 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 529–532 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 104 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Muriaé
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 171)
- Museums and history: José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum (mile 81), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (mile 375), Memorial Tancredo Neves (mile 375), Museu de Sant'Ana (mile 380)
José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum
Franca's municipal history museum opened to the public in 1959 and bears the name of its first director, journalist José Chiachiri. Its eclectic collection, donated piece by piece by local residents, ranges from antique furniture to parts of the city's old animal-drawn tram.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei
Also called the São João del Rei Cathedral, this Catholic shrine is a protected heritage site known for colonial-era art, with gold decoration, paintings and statues inside.
Memorial Tancredo Neves
This museum in São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, covers the life and political career of Tancredo Neves, the former governor and first civilian president elected after military rule, who died before taking office in 1985.
Museu de Sant'Ana
Founded in 2014 by the Instituto Cultural Flávio Gutierrez, this Tiradentes art museum specializes in images of Saint Anne, with a collection of 291 statues.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
From Barretos to other places in Brazil
- Barretos to Assis
- Barretos to Ourinhos
- Barretos to Paranapiacaba
- Barretos to Itanhaém
- Barretos to Guaratinguetá
- Barretos to Penedo
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barretos to Muriaé?
About 13 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 532 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Barretos by car?
About 532 miles (856 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 Barretos 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 Barretos to Muriaé use?
In order: SP-425, SP-345, MG-444, MG-344, MG-050, MG-164, MG-260, BR-494, BR-381, BR-265, BR-040, MG-448, MG-285, MG-447, AMG-0515 and MGC-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barretos to Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 171, 1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (cathedral, mile 375, 2 mi from the route); Memorial Tancredo Neves (museum, mile 375, 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.