By road, Belo Horizonte and Muriaé are about 191 miles (308 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 43 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 191 mi (308 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-356 → AMG-1730 → MG-262 → BR-120 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Belo Horizonte to Muriaé
BR-356 (80 mi) and MG-262 (38 mi) carry about 62% of the 191 miles. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Belo Horizonte to Muriaé, road by road
| 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 |
| local roads | 188–191 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Belo Horizonte and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Palácio dos Governadores (mile 62), Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (mile 68), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 110)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Rola-Moça State Park (mile 12), Parque Estadual do Itacolomi (mile 63), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 140)
- Museums and history: Palácio dos Governadores (mile 62), Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (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.
Palácio dos Governadores
The Palácio dos Governadores stands on Praça Tiradentes in the historic center of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais.
Parque Estadual do Itacolomi
Spanning Ouro Preto and Mariana, Parque Estadual do Itacolomi is a protected state park created in 1967, with elevations from 700 to 1,772 m, open to visitors since 2004.
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
In the town of Mariana, the Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos is a Rococo-style Catholic chapel belonging to the Archconfraternity of the Cord of Saint Francis.
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 Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
From Belo Horizonte to other places in Brazil
- Belo Horizonte to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Belo Horizonte to Juiz de Fora
- Belo Horizonte to Passos
- Belo Horizonte to Araxá
- Belo Horizonte to Itaperuna
- Belo Horizonte to Teresópolis
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Belo Horizonte to Muriaé?
About 5 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 191 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Belo Horizonte by car?
About 191 miles (308 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 Muriaé drive?
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 Muriaé 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 Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Palácio dos Governadores (museum, mile 62, 0.1 mi from the route); Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (church, mile 68, 0.4 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.