Campos dos Goytacazes to Passos is about 476 road miles (766 km): roughly 12 h 59 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 476 mi (766 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-158 → RJ-116 → RJ-200 → MG-285 → CGS-280 → CGS-030 → BR-120 → BR-265 → MG-448 → BR-040 → BR-494 → MG-260 → MG-164 → MG-050 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Campos dos Goytacazes to Passos drive plays out
MG-050 (118 mi) and BR-494 (77 mi) carry about 41% of the 476 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Campos dos Goytacazes and Passos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-158 | 2–60 | 58 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-116 | 60–85 | 25 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 85–86 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-200 | 86–90 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| MG-285 | 90–106 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 106–112 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| CGS-280 | 112–117 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| CGS-030 | 117–124 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 124–125 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-285 | 125–128 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 128–153 | 25 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 153–155 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 155–181 | 26 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-448 | 181–199 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 199–209 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 209–244 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 244–248 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 248–325 | 77 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 325–326 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 326–336 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-260 | 336–341 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 341–342 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-164 | 342–356 | 14 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 356–474 | 118 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 474–476 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 92 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Passos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Solar do Barão de Vila Flor (mile 32), Museu da Loucura (mile 213)
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 450)
- Museums and history: Solar do Barão de Vila Flor (mile 32), Museu da Loucura (mile 213), Casa do Padre Toledo (mile 241), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (mile 247)
Solar do Barão de Vila Flor
Built in 1847, the Solar do Barão de Vila Flor is a historic mansion facing Praça Guilherme Tito de Azevedo in São Fidélis, in inland Rio de Janeiro state.
Museu da Loucura
Housed in the restored 1922 Torreão of the former Hospital Colônia de Barbacena, the Museu da Loucura opened in 1996 and uses objects, equipment, photos and documents to tell the history of psychiatric care in Minas Gerais.
Casa do Padre Toledo
In Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, this 18th-century mansion was the home of Father Carlos Correia de Toledo e Melo.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei
Also called the São João del Rei Cathedral, this Catholic shrine is a protected heritage site known for colonial-era art, with gold decoration, paintings and statues inside.
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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From Campos dos Goytacazes to other places in Brazil
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- Campos dos Goytacazes to Angra dos Reis
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Resende
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Penedo
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Fumaça
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Passos?
About 12 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 476 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campos dos Goytacazes to Passos?
About 476 miles (766 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 Campos dos Goytacazes to Passos 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 Campos dos Goytacazes to Passos use?
In order: RJ-158, RJ-116, RJ-200, MG-285, CGS-280, CGS-030, BR-120, BR-265, MG-448, BR-040, BR-494, MG-260, MG-164 and MG-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Campos dos Goytacazes to Passos?
Closest to the road: Solar do Barão de Vila Flor (museum, mile 32, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu da Loucura (museum, mile 213, 0.6 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (cathedral, mile 247, 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.