The Wayro route from Belo Horizonte to Mogi das Cruzes is 382 miles (614 km), about 8 h 18 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 382 mi (614 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-262 → SP-021 → SP-088 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Belo Horizonte to Mogi das Cruzes: the shape of the trip
BR-381 (336 mi) and SP-021 (15 mi) carry about 92% of the 382 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. None of the 6 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Belo Horizonte to Mogi das Cruzes
| 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 | 21–348 | 327 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 348–349 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 349–364 | 15 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 364–368 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-088 | 368–379 | 11 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 379–382 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 298 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Belo Horizonte and Mogi das Cruzes
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Rola-Moça State Park (mile 8), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 326), Itapetinga State Park (mile 327), Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 349)
- Museums and history: Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture (mile 12), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 326), Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso (mile 350)
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.
Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture
Known locally as Casa do Registro, the Casa da Cultura Nair Mendes Moreira is an 18th-century house in Contagem. Local tradition links it to a Portuguese Crown post that counted goods and checked tax payments.
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.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Albert Löfgren State Park
Better known as the São Paulo Forest Gardens, Albert Löfgren State Park is a state-run park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso
Also called the Guarulhos Natural Sciences Museum, Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso has been inside the Guarulhos Municipal Zoo since 2005, next to an environmental education center.
In Mogi das Cruzes itself
St. Ann Cathedral, Mogi das Cruzes
Mogi das Cruzes Cathedral, dedicated to St. Ann, stands where the town's first chapel was built and became the seat of the Diocese of Mogi das Cruzes, created in 1962 by Pope John XXIII.
Pinacoteca de Mogi das Cruzes
Opened on September 24, 2016, the Pinacoteca de Mogi das Cruzes is an art museum showing visual art by artists from Mogi das Cruzes and invited guests.
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Visconde de Mauá
The Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Visconde de Mauá in Mogi das Cruzes was founded on November 19, 1958, as part of São Paulo state's network of historical and teaching museums.
More drives to Mogi das Cruzes
- Campinas to Mogi das Cruzes
- Ribeirão Preto to Mogi das Cruzes
- Uberlândia to Mogi das Cruzes
- Sorocaba to Mogi das Cruzes
- Rio de Janeiro to Mogi das Cruzes
- Niterói to Mogi das Cruzes
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 Mogi das Cruzes?
About 8 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 382 miles.
What is the driving distance from Belo Horizonte to Mogi das Cruzes?
About 382 miles (614 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 Mogi das Cruzes 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 Mogi das Cruzes?
In order: BR-381, BR-262, SP-021 and SP-088. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Belo Horizonte and Mogi das Cruzes?
Closest to the road: Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture (museum, mile 12, 3 mi from the route); Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (natural monument, mile 326, 3 mi from the route); Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso (museum, mile 350, 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.