By road, Belo Horizonte and Itanhaém are about 428 miles (688 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 29 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 428 mi (688 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-262 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Belo Horizonte–Itanhaém drive in a few lines
BR-381 (342 mi) and SP-160 (30 mi) carry about 87% of the 428 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Belo Horizonte to Itanhaém, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 7–16 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 16–21 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 21–354 | 333 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 354–357 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 357–367 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 367–397 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 397–398 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 398–427 | 29 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 427–428 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 298 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Belo Horizonte to Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 362), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 367)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 326), Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 362), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 367), Praia da Guilhermina (mile 403)
- Museums and history: Casa de Cacos (mile 12), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 326), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 357), Our Lady of Paradise Cathedral, São Paulo (mile 362), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 367)
Casa de Cacos
Casa de Cacos in Contagem is a museum and an example of fantastic architecture, built and decorated entirely by geologist Carlos Luís de Almeida and considered the only one of its kind in Brazil.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Hang gliders and paragliders launch from Pedra Grande, and a trail leads to views over nearby towns. At about 1,400 meters, it's the highest point in Atibaia.
Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo
In the left wing of the Luz Monastery, founded in 1774 by Frei Galvão, the Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo collects and displays Brazilian sacred art.
Our Lady of Paradise Cathedral, São Paulo
Built in 1952 in São Paulo's Paraíso neighborhood, this church is the seat of the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Nossa Senhora do Paraíso.
Jardim do Parque da Independência
Laid out in the early 20th century by Belgian landscaper Arsenius Puttemans, this French-style garden draws on classics like Versailles and sits in São Paulo's Parque da Independência, home of the Museu Paulista.
Botanical Garden of São Paulo
Next to the São Paulo Zoo, the Botanical Garden of São Paulo spans 406 acres inside Fontes do Ipiranga State Park, in the Água Funda district of the city's South Zone.
Praia da Guilhermina
Stretching 1.5 kilometers along the shore of Praia Grande, São Paulo, Praia da Guilhermina sits between Aviação and Boqueirão beaches.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
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 Itanhaém?
About 9 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 428 miles.
What is the driving distance from Belo Horizonte to Itanhaém?
About 428 miles (688 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Belo Horizonte to Itanhaém drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Belo Horizonte to Itanhaém?
In order: BR-381, BR-262, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Belo Horizonte and Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Casa de Cacos (museum, mile 12, 2 mi from the route); Jardim do Parque da Independência (garden, mile 362, 0.9 mi from the route); Botanical Garden of São Paulo (museum, mile 367, 0.6 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.