By road, Cariacica and Colatina are about 75 miles (120 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 0 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 75 mi (120 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-080 → ES-261 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Cariacica to Colatina drive plays out
ES-080 (70 mi) and ES-261 (4 mi) carry about 99% of the 75 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cariacica to Colatina
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES-080 | 0–33 | 33 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-261 | 33–37 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-080 | 37–74 | 37 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 74–75 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cariacica and Colatina
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Colono (mile 19), Igreja Sagrada Família (mile 19), Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (mile 37)
- Museums and history: Museu do Colono (mile 19), Igreja Sagrada Família (mile 19), Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (mile 37)
Museu do Colono
Opened in April 1969, the Museu do Colono is a museum in Santa Leopoldina, Espírito Santo, and is run today by the state's Department of Culture.
Igreja Sagrada Família
Igreja Sagrada Família, the mother church of Santa Leopoldina, Espírito Santo, was built in 1911 on top of a hill above the Santa Maria River valley.
Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão
Founded in 1949 by naturalist Augusto Ruschi, this federal museum in Santa Teresa is run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums and focuses on the country's natural heritage.
More drives to Colatina
- Vitória to Colatina
- Guarapari to Colatina
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Colatina
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Colatina
- Rio das Ostras to Colatina
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Colatina
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 does it take to drive from Cariacica to Colatina?
About 2 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 75 miles.
How far is Colatina from Cariacica by car?
About 75 miles (120 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.
Is it safe to drive from Cariacica to Colatina?
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 Cariacica to Colatina use?
In order: ES-080 and ES-261. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cariacica and Colatina?
Closest to the road: Igreja Sagrada Família (church, mile 19, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu do Colono (museum, mile 19, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (museum, mile 37, 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.