By road, Cariacica and Aracruz are about 48 miles (78 km) apart, or roughly 1 h 21 min of driving.
- 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.”
| Total distance | 48 mi (78 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → ES-257 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Cariacica to Aracruz drive plays out
BR-101 (38 mi) and ES-257 (8 mi) carry about 96% of the 48 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cariacica to Aracruz
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 2–40 | 38 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-257 | 40–48 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
Where to stop on the way to Aracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 30)
- Museums and history: Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 12), Serra Historical Museum (mile 15), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 30)
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.
Serra Historical Museum
Founded in 2007, the Serra Historical Museum (Museu Histórico da Serra) in the municipality of Serra, Espírito Santo, keeps a collection of documents, period objects and other historical items.
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.
More drives to Aracruz
- Vitória to Aracruz
- Guarapari to Aracruz
- Itaperuna to Aracruz
- Rio das Ostras to Aracruz
- Itabira to Aracruz
- Teresópolis to Aracruz
From Cariacica to other places in Brazil
- Cariacica to Governador Valadares
- Cariacica to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Cariacica to Sete Lagoas
- Cariacica to Itaguaí
- Cariacica to Barra Mansa
- Cariacica to Angra dos Reis
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cariacica to Aracruz?
About 1 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 48 miles.
How far is Aracruz from Cariacica by car?
About 48 miles (78 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 Cariacica to Aracruz drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cariacica to Aracruz?
In order: BR-101 and ES-257. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cariacica to Aracruz?
Closest to the road: Serra Historical Museum (museum, mile 15, 2 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 30, 0.1 mi from the route); Buddha of Ibiraçu (statue, mile 37, 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.