By road, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Itaúnas are about 239 miles (385 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 33 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 239 mi (385 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-482 → BR-101 → ES-422 → ES-010 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas is like
BR-101 (200 mi) and ES-010 (13 mi) carry about 89% of the 239 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-482 | 1–10 | 9 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 10–210 | 200 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 210–215 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-422 | 215–226 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-010 | 226–239 | 13 | Espírito Santo |
Where to stop on the way to Itaúnas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 110), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 211), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 211)
- Nature and outdoors: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 9), Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 78), Fonte Grande State Park (mile 81)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 83), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 91), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 110), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 211), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 211)
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument protects a small sugarloaf-shaped hill on the shore of the bay south of Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo state.
Fonte Grande State Park
Fonte Grande State Park is a state-protected park in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.
Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras
On Ilha das Caieiras in Vitória, Espírito Santo, this history museum is named for Manoel Passos Lyrio; an expansion begun in 2022 adds a section devoted to local fishermen.
Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado
In the Queimado district of Serra, Espírito Santo, these church ruins stand as a historic reminder of the Queimado Insurrection, an 1849 slave uprising.
Casa da Cultura de Fundão
Once the Agostini family residence, this two-story house in Fundão is protected as cultural heritage by Espírito Santo state and now works as a museum.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra
Set in a former seminary chapel in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, this museum of sacred art was founded by Bishop Dom Aldo Gerna.
Arriving in Itaúnas
Itaúnas State Park
In northern Espírito Santo, Itaúnas State Park protects the lower Itaúnas River along with a strip of marshes, dunes and Atlantic beaches.
More drives to Itaúnas
- Serra to Itaúnas
- Cariacica to Itaúnas
- Vitória to Itaúnas
- Vila Velha to Itaúnas
- Guarapari to Itaúnas
- Ipatinga to Itaúnas
From Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to other places in Brazil
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Rio das Ostras
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Teresópolis
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Barra do Piraí
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaguaí
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Barra Mansa
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas?
About 6 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
How far is Itaúnas from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim by car?
About 239 miles (385 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 Itaúnas?
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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas use?
In order: BR-482, BR-101, ES-422 and ES-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Itaúnas?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 110, 0.1 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 211, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 211, 0.5 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.