By road, Brasília and Nova Serrana are about 477 miles (768 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 27 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: Brasilia's Satellite cities.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
This route passes through or near an area the State Department rates Do Not Travel. Read the full advisory before you plan this drive: Brazil. Advisory issued: Brazil August 31, 2026; checked October 10, 2026.
On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 477 mi (768 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | DF-003 → BR-040 → BR-050 → BR-352 → MG-188 → BR-365 → MG-230 → MG-187 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Brasília–Nova Serrana drive in a few lines
BR-262 (115 mi) and BR-050 (105 mi) carry about 46% of the 477 miles. It runs through 3 states: Distrito Federal, Goiás, Minas Gerais. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Brasília to Nova Serrana: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Distrito Federal |
| DF-003 | 1–17 | 16 | Distrito Federal |
| BR-040 | 17–80 | 63 | Distrito Federal, Goiás |
| BR-050 | 80–185 | 105 | Goiás |
| BR-352 | 185–252 | 67 | Goiás, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 252–253 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-188 | 253–291 | 38 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-365 | 291–297 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-230 | 297–314 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-187 | 314–362 | 48 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 362–477 | 115 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 21 of this route: Distrito Federal → Goiás (state line)
- Mile 214 of this route: Goiás → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Nova Serrana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 7), Catetinho (mile 13)
- Museums and history: Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (mile 7), Catetinho (mile 13), Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (mile 429)
Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga
The Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga occupies the former Juscelino Kubitschek de Oliveira Hospital, the first built in the new Federal District, beside the BR-040 near Núcleo Bandeirante.
Catetinho
Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz
In the town of Luz, Minas Gerais, the diocesan Cathedral of Our Lady of Light is regarded as the town's leading cultural landmark and was listed as historic heritage in November 2016.
More drives to Nova Serrana
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From Brasília to other places in Brazil
- Brasília to Goiânia
- Brasília to Catalão
- Brasília to Itumbiara
- Brasília to Patos de Minas
- Brasília to Rio Verde
- Brasília to Ituiutaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Brasília to Nova Serrana?
About 11 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 477 miles.
What is the driving distance from Brasília to Nova Serrana?
About 477 miles (768 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 Brasília to Nova Serrana?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Parts of this route are in or near areas rated Level 4: Do Not Travel (Brazil: Brasilia's Satellite cities). Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Brasília to Nova Serrana use?
In order: DF-003, BR-040, BR-050, BR-352, MG-188, BR-365, MG-230, MG-187 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Brasília and Nova Serrana?
Closest to the road: Museu Vivo da Memória Candanga (museum, mile 7, 0.2 mi from the route); Catetinho (museum, mile 13, 0.3 mi from the route); Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (cathedral, mile 429, 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.