Plan on about 12 h 31 min of driving for the 497-mile (800 km) trip from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Passos, before any 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 497 mi (800 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-482 → ES-166 → ES-165 → ES-379 → ES-185 → BR-262 → BR-381 → MG-050 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Passos: the shape of the trip
MG-050 (184 mi) and BR-262 (161 mi) carry about 69% of the 497 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Passos: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-482 | 4–11 | 7 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-166 | 11–23 | 12 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 23–25 | 2 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-165 | 25–36 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-379 | 36–62 | 26 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-185 | 62–70 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-262 | 70–209 | 139 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 209–278 | 69 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 278–285 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 285–288 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 288–296 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 296–311 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 311–495 | 184 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 495–497 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 86 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Passos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 284), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 329)
- Nature and outdoors: Mata das Flores State Park (mile 22), Caparaó National Park (mile 82), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 284), Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 471)
- Museums and history: Kubitschek Residence Museum (mile 281), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 284), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 329), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 352)
- With kids: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 284)
Mata das Flores State Park
Mata das Flores State Park is a state park in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil.
Caparaó National Park
Created in 1961, Caparaó National Park protects the Caparaó Mountains on the Minas Gerais–Espírito Santo border, including Pico da Bandeira, one of Brazil's highest peaks.
Cine Theatro Brasil
Built in 1932 on Praça Sete de Setembro in Belo Horizonte as a cinema and theater, Cine Theatro Brasil is an 11-story building whose curved facade marks the corner of Avenida Amazonas and Rua Carijós.
Kubitschek Residence Museum
On the shore of Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Kubitschek Residence Museum occupies the former weekend home of Juscelino Kubitschek.
Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
On the PUC Minas campus in Belo Horizonte, this natural sciences museum shows Brazilian fauna, largely from the cerrado, alongside fossil South American mammals and an 'Age of Reptiles' hall with dinosaurs, pterosaurs and a large crocodile.
Vale Verde
Vale Verde Parque Ecológico sits in the municipality of Betim, Minas Gerais, on a farm with a still where Cachaça Vale Verde is produced.
Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco
In Itaúna, Minas Gerais, this municipal museum occupies the old railway station, which served trains from its opening in 1917 until passenger service through the town ended in 1986.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
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- Piracicaba to Passos
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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 is the drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Passos?
About 12 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 497 miles.
How far is Passos from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim by car?
About 497 miles (800 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Passos drive?
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 Passos?
In order: BR-482, ES-166, ES-165, ES-379, ES-185, BR-262, BR-381 and MG-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Passos?
Closest to the road: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (museum, mile 284, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 329, 0.5 mi from the route); Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 471, 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.