Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Barra Mansa is about 324 road miles (522 km): roughly 7 h 42 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 324 mi (522 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-482 → BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Barra Mansa is like
RJ-180 (152 mi) and BR-101 (75 mi) carry about 70% of the 324 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Barra Mansa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-482 | 1–7 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 7–72 | 65 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 72–73 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 73–78 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 78–81 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 81–85 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 85–237 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 237–247 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 247–255 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 255–258 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 258–323 | 65 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 323–324 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 35 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Barra Mansa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Geodiversidade (mile 250)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 21), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 210), Reserva Florestal do Grajaú (mile 248)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 21), Museu Antônio Parreiras (mile 239), Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro (mile 243), Museu da Geodiversidade (mile 250)
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park is a protected area in Rio de Janeiro state, set aside by the municipality to safeguard a stretch of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Antônio Parreiras
In Niterói's Ingá neighborhood, on Rua Tiradentes, the Museu Antônio Parreiras is devoted to preserving the memory and work of Brazilian painter Antônio Parreiras.
Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro
Opened on September 3, 1965, for Rio's fourth centenary, the Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro is a state museum dedicated to carioca culture.
Carioca Aqueduct
Better known as Arcos da Lapa, the Carioca Aqueduct in Rio de Janeiro was built in the mid-18th century to carry fresh water from the Carioca River to the city.
Reserva Florestal do Grajaú
Part of the Tijuca forest, Reserva Florestal do Grajaú is a 136-acre park in Rio's Grajaú neighborhood that covers a slope of the Serra dos Três Rios up to Tijuca National Park.
Museu da Geodiversidade
Created in December 2008, the Museu da Geodiversidade is dedicated to the history of planet Earth and the life that has developed on it.
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From Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Barra Mansa?
About 7 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 324 miles.
How far is Barra Mansa from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim by car?
About 324 miles (522 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Barra Mansa?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Barra Mansa?
In order: BR-482, BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Barra Mansa?
Closest to the road: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 210, 1 mi from the route); Museu Antônio Parreiras (museum, mile 239, 2 mi from the route); Museu da Geodiversidade (museum, mile 250, 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.