Plan on about 13 h 27 min of driving for the 533-mile (858 km) trip from Cariacica to Passos, before any 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 | 13 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-262 → BR-381 → MG-050 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Cariacica to Passos: the shape of the trip
BR-262 (252 mi) and MG-050 (184 mi) carry about 82% of the 533 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cariacica to Passos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–14 | 14 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-262 | 14–244 | 230 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 244–314 | 70 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 314–321 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 321–324 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 324–332 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 332–347 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 347–531 | 184 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 531–533 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 122 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Passos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Tropeiro (mile 99), Museu do Telefone (mile 314), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 316), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 365)
- Nature and outdoors: Pedra Azul State Park (mile 55), Caparaó National Park (mile 117), Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 506)
- Museums and history: Museu do Tropeiro (mile 99), Museu do Telefone (mile 314), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 316), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 365)
- With kids: Belo Horizonte Aquarium (mile 318)
Pedra Azul State Park
Pedra Azul State Park in Espírito Santo was created by a 1991 state law from an earlier reserve and covers about 3,064 acres of protected land.
Museu do Tropeiro
Opened in 2011 in Ibatiba, in the Caparaó region of Espírito Santo, the Museu do Tropeiro displays items tied to the muleteers who opened roads and trade in the area.
Caparaó National Park
Created in 1961, Caparaó National Park protects the Caparaó Mountains on the Minas Gerais–Espírito Santo border, including Pico da Bandeira, one of Brazil's highest peaks.
Museu do Telefone
The Museu do Telefone is a museum in the Mangabeiras neighborhood of Belo Horizonte.
Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Museum of Morphological Sciences at the Federal University of Minas Gerais' Institute of Biological Sciences is a science museum focused on people, health and science education for the public.
Belo Horizonte Aquarium
Opened in 2010 in Belo Horizonte's Pampulha area, the Belo Horizonte Aquarium shows more than fifty species collected along the 2,800-km São Francisco River.
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.
Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco
In Itaúna, Minas Gerais, this municipal museum occupies the old railway station, which served trains from its opening in 1917 until passenger service through the town ended in 1986.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
More drives to Passos
- Uberaba to Passos
- Mogi Guaçu to Passos
- Limeira to Passos
- Campinas to Passos
- Piracicaba to Passos
- Jundiaí to Passos
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 Passos?
About 13 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 533 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cariacica to Passos?
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.
Is it safe to drive from Cariacica to Passos?
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 Passos use?
In order: BR-262, BR-381 and MG-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cariacica to Passos?
Closest to the road: Museu do Tropeiro (museum, mile 99, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu do Telefone (museum, mile 314, 0.9 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 365, 0.4 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.