Campos dos Goytacazes to Sete Lagoas is about 332 road miles (534 km): roughly 9 h 26 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 332 mi (534 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-356 → BR-120 → MG-262 → AMG-1730 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Campos dos Goytacazes to Sete Lagoas
BR-356 (183 mi) and BR-040 (55 mi) carry about 72% of the 332 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Campos dos Goytacazes to Sete Lagoas
| 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 | 273–328 | 55 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 328–332 | 4 | 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 Sete Lagoas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 182), Museu de Arte Sacra de Mariana (mile 224), Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (mile 224), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (mile 231)
- Nature and outdoors: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 153)
- Museums and history: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 153), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 182), Museu de Arte Sacra de Mariana (mile 224), Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (mile 224), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi (mile 231), Pampulha Art Museum (mile 296)
- 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.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
Museu de Arte Sacra de Mariana
Housed in the Casa Capitular, a Rococo building from the late 1700s and early 1800s, the Museu de Arte Sacra de Mariana opened in 1962 under Archbishop Oscar de Oliveira.
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
In the town of Mariana, the Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos is a Rococo-style Catholic chapel belonging to the Archconfraternity of the Cord of Saint Francis.
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.
Piemonte Tower
Rising 101 meters on a mountain ridge between the Serra do Curral and Serra do Rola-Moça, Piemonte Tower (Torre Piemonte) is a tourist structure at the Alta Vila shopping center on the Nova Lima–Belo Horizonte line.
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.
More drives to Sete Lagoas
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- Petrópolis to Sete Lagoas
- Rio de Janeiro to Sete Lagoas
- Niterói to Sete Lagoas
- Ribeirão Preto to Sete Lagoas
- Taubaté to Sete Lagoas
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 does it take to drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Sete Lagoas?
About 9 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 332 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campos dos Goytacazes to Sete Lagoas?
About 332 miles (534 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 Sete Lagoas 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 Sete Lagoas?
In order: BR-356, BR-120, MG-262, AMG-1730 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Sete Lagoas?
Closest to the road: Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 182, 0.4 mi from the route); Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (church, mile 224, 0.5 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.