Plan on about 9 h 42 min of driving for the 349-mile (562 km) trip from Belo Horizonte to Aracruz, before any 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 349 mi (562 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-262 → ES-484 → ES-165 → ES-264 → ES-355 → ES-261 → BR-101 → ES-257 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from Belo Horizonte to Aracruz
BR-262 (170 mi) and BR-381 (67 mi) carry about 68% of the 349 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Belo Horizonte to Aracruz
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 5–6 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 6–73 | 67 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 73–243 | 170 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| ES-484 | 243–248 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 248–257 | 9 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-165 | 257–262 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-264 | 262–296 | 34 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-355 | 296–302 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 302–303 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-261 | 303–331 | 28 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 331–341 | 10 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-257 | 341–348 | 7 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 348–349 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 197 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Belo Horizonte and Aracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Tropeiro (mile 219), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 296), Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (mile 314), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 331)
- Nature and outdoors: Caparaó National Park (mile 201), Goiapaba-Açu Municipal Nature Park (mile 327)
- Museums and history: Museu do Tropeiro (mile 219), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 296), Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (mile 314), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 331)
Caparaó National Park
Created in 1961, Caparaó National Park protects the Caparaó Mountains on the Minas Gerais–Espírito Santo border, including Pico da Bandeira, one of Brazil's highest peaks.
Museu do Tropeiro
Opened in 2011 in Ibatiba, in the Caparaó region of Espírito Santo, the Museu do Tropeiro displays items tied to the muleteers who opened roads and trade in the area.
Museu da Imigração Pomerana
Museu da Imigração Pomerana in Santa Maria de Jetibá holds a collection on German immigration to Brazil, especially the Pomeranian settlers of Espírito Santo.
Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão
Founded in 1949 by naturalist Augusto Ruschi, this federal museum in Santa Teresa is run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums and focuses on the country's natural heritage.
Goiapaba-Açu Municipal Nature Park
Set in the Irundi district of Fundão, on the line with Santa Teresa in Espírito Santo, this municipal park is home to Goiapaba-Açu Peak.
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.
More drives to Aracruz
- Cariacica to Aracruz
- Vitória to Aracruz
- Guarapari to Aracruz
- Itaperuna to Aracruz
- Rio das Ostras to Aracruz
- Itabira to Aracruz
From Belo Horizonte to other places in Brazil
- Belo Horizonte to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Belo Horizonte to Juiz de Fora
- Belo Horizonte to Muriaé
- Belo Horizonte to Passos
- Belo Horizonte to Araxá
- Belo Horizonte to Itaperuna
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Belo Horizonte to Aracruz?
About 9 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 349 miles.
What is the driving distance from Belo Horizonte to Aracruz?
About 349 miles (562 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 Belo Horizonte to Aracruz?
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 Belo Horizonte to Aracruz use?
In order: BR-381, BR-262, ES-484, ES-165, ES-264, ES-355, ES-261, BR-101 and ES-257. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Belo Horizonte to Aracruz?
Closest to the road: Museu do Tropeiro (museum, mile 219, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu da Imigração Pomerana (museum, mile 296, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (museum, mile 314, 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.