By road, Belo Horizonte and Campos dos Goytacazes are about 291 miles (469 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 33 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 291 mi (469 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-356 → AMG-1730 → MG-262 → BR-120 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Belo Horizonte to Campos dos Goytacazes is like
BR-356 (177 mi) and MG-262 (38 mi) carry about 74% of the 291 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Belo Horizonte and Campos dos Goytacazes
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 7–19 | 12 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 19–58 | 39 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 58–62 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1730 | 62–66 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 66–68 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 68–106 | 38 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 106–110 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 110–147 | 37 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 147–188 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 188–190 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 190–193 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 193–290 | 97 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 290–291 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 206 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Campos dos Goytacazes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa dos Contos (mile 62), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 68), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 68), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 110)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Rola-Moça State Park (mile 12), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 140)
- Museums and history: Casa dos Contos (mile 62), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 68), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 68), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 110), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 140)
- With kids: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 140)
Serra do Rola-Moça State Park
On the edge of metropolitan Belo Horizonte, Serra do Rola-Moça State Park protects rugged ridges of the Espinhaço range where cerrado savanna meets Atlantic Forest.
Casa dos Contos
Casa dos Contos is a museum in Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais, set in a building in the Minas Gerais Baroque style.
Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana
Founded in 1973 by Archbishop Oscar de Oliveira, the Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana keeps historic musical instruments and music collections, mostly from the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana
Often called the Sé of Mariana, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption is a Catholic cathedral in Mariana, Minas Gerais, and the seat of the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
João Moojen Zoology Museum
Part of the Federal University of Viçosa in Minas Gerais, the João Moojen Zoology Museum is a public natural history museum tied to the Department of Animal Biology.
More drives to Campos dos Goytacazes
- São José dos Campos to Campos dos Goytacazes
- São Paulo to Campos dos Goytacazes
- Campinas to Campos dos Goytacazes
- Sorocaba to Campos dos Goytacazes
- Serra to Campos dos Goytacazes
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 does it take to drive from Belo Horizonte to Campos dos Goytacazes?
About 8 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 291 miles.
How far is Campos dos Goytacazes from Belo Horizonte by car?
About 291 miles (469 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 Campos dos Goytacazes?
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 Campos dos Goytacazes use?
In order: BR-040, BR-356, AMG-1730, MG-262 and BR-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Belo Horizonte and Campos dos Goytacazes?
Closest to the road: Casa dos Contos (museum, mile 62, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (museum, mile 68, 0.3 mi from the route); Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 110, 0.4 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.