The Wayro route from Cariacica to Governador Valadares is 206 miles (332 km), about 5 h 25 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 206 mi (332 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-080 → ES-264 → ES-355 → ES-261 → ES-164 → ES-446 → BR-259 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Cariacica–Governador Valadares drive in a few lines
BR-259 (105 mi) and ES-264 (21 mi) carry about 61% of the 206 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cariacica to Governador Valadares
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| ES-080 | 0–19 | 19 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-264 | 19–40 | 21 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-355 | 40–46 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-261 | 46–66 | 20 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-164 | 66–80 | 14 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-446 | 80–99 | 19 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-259 | 99–204 | 105 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 204–206 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 103 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Cariacica and Governador Valadares
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Historic Center of Santa Leopoldina (mile 19), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 40)
- Nature and outdoors: Sete Salões State Park (mile 125)
- Museums and history: Historic Center of Santa Leopoldina (mile 19), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 40)
Historic Center of Santa Leopoldina
Squeezed between hills and the Santa Maria River, the Historic Center of Santa Leopoldina (Núcleo Histórico de Santa Leopoldina) keeps buildings from the late 1800s and early 1900s. Espírito Santo listed it as a State Historic Site in 1983.
Museu da Imigração Pomerana
Museu da Imigração Pomerana in Santa Maria de Jetibá holds a collection on German immigration to Brazil, especially the Pomeranian settlers of Espírito Santo.
Sete Salões State Park
Created in 1998, Sete Salões State Park covers about 12,520 acres across Conselheiro Pena, Itueta, Resplendor and Santa Rita do Itueto in Minas Gerais's Rio Doce Valley.
In Governador Valadares itself
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Governador Valadares
- Niterói to Governador Valadares
- Franca to Governador Valadares
- Uberaba to Governador Valadares
- Jundiaí to Governador Valadares
- Limeira to Governador Valadares
- Campinas to Governador Valadares
From Cariacica to other places in Brazil
- Cariacica to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Cariacica to Sete Lagoas
- Cariacica to Itaguaí
- Cariacica to Barra Mansa
- Cariacica to Angra dos Reis
- Cariacica to Resende
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cariacica to Governador Valadares?
About 5 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 206 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cariacica to Governador Valadares?
About 206 miles (332 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 Governador Valadares?
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 Governador Valadares?
In order: ES-080, ES-264, ES-355, ES-261, ES-164, ES-446 and BR-259. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cariacica to Governador Valadares?
Closest to the road: Historic Center of Santa Leopoldina (historic center, mile 19, 0.0 mi from the route); Museu da Imigração Pomerana (museum, mile 40, 0.4 mi from the route); Sete Salões State Park (state park, mile 125, 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.