The Wayro route from Campos dos Goytacazes to Patos de Minas is 533 miles (858 km), about 14 h 27 min of driving without 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 533 mi (858 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-356 → BR-120 → MG-262 → AMG-1730 → BR-040 → BR-381 → BR-262 → BR-354 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Campos dos Goytacazes to Patos de Minas drive plays out
BR-356 (183 mi) and BR-262 (162 mi) carry about 65% of the 533 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Campos dos Goytacazes to Patos de Minas, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-356 | 2–145 | 143 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 145–181 | 36 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 181–185 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 185–223 | 38 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 223–226 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1730 | 226–231 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 231–233 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 233–273 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 273–288 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 288–292 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 292–300 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 300–462 | 162 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-354 | 462–528 | 66 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 528–533 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 86 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Campos dos Goytacazes to Patos de Minas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja de São Francisco de Assis (mile 224), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (mile 231), Palácio dos Governadores (mile 231)
- Nature and outdoors: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 153)
- Museums and history: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 153), Igreja de São Francisco de Assis (mile 224), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (mile 231), Palácio dos Governadores (mile 231), Pampulha Art Museum (mile 290), Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (mile 409)
- With kids: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 153)
João Moojen Zoology Museum
Part of the Federal University of Viçosa in Minas Gerais, the João Moojen Zoology Museum is a public natural history museum tied to the Department of Animal Biology.
Igreja de São Francisco de Assis
Mariana's Igreja de São Francisco de Assis is a Rococo church representing a later stage in the evolution of the Baroque style of Minas Gerais.
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi
Work on this Rococo Catholic church in Ouro Preto began in 1766 to a design by architect and sculptor Antônio Francisco Lisboa, known as Aleijadinho.
Palácio dos Governadores
The Palácio dos Governadores stands on Praça Tiradentes in the historic center of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais.
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Laid out around the artificial Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Pampulha Modern Ensemble is an urban project that includes a casino, a ballroom, the Golf Yacht Club and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Pampulha Art Museum
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer as the Cassino da Pampulha, the Pampulha Art Museum in Belo Horizonte is part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.
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.
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.
In Patos de Minas itself
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Patos de Minas
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, also called Patos de Minas Cathedral, is a Catholic church in the city of Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Patos de Minas
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- Teresópolis to Patos de Minas
From Campos dos Goytacazes to other places in Brazil
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Itaguaí
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Barra Mansa
- 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 Patos de Minas?
About 14 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campos dos Goytacazes to Patos de Minas?
About 533 miles (858 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 Patos de Minas drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Campos dos Goytacazes to Patos de Minas?
In order: BR-356, BR-120, MG-262, AMG-1730, BR-040, BR-381, BR-262 and BR-354. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Patos de Minas?
Closest to the road: Igreja de São Francisco de Assis (church, mile 224, 0.6 mi from the route); Palácio dos Governadores (museum, mile 231, 0.1 mi from the route); Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (church, mile 231, 0.2 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.