Plan on about 5 h 60 min of driving for the 224-mile (360 km) trip from Cariacica to Teixeira de Freitas, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 224 mi (360 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
How the Cariacica to Teixeira de Freitas drive plays out
BR-101 (219 mi) carries about 98% of the 224 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Bahia. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cariacica to Teixeira de Freitas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 2–221 | 219 | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| local roads | 221–224 | 3 | Bahia |
- Mile 173 of this route: Espírito Santo → Bahia (state line)
Places worth a stop between Cariacica and Teixeira de Freitas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 30), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 131), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 131)
- 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), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 131), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 131)
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.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra
Set in a former seminary chapel in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, this museum of sacred art was founded by Bishop Dom Aldo Gerna.
More drives to Teixeira de Freitas
- Vila Velha to Teixeira de Freitas
- Rio das Ostras to Teixeira de Freitas
- Sete Lagoas to Teixeira de Freitas
- Divinópolis to Teixeira de Freitas
- Niterói to Teixeira de Freitas
- Rio de Janeiro to Teixeira de Freitas
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 Teixeira de Freitas?
About 5 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 224 miles.
How far is Teixeira de Freitas from Cariacica by car?
About 224 miles (360 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 Teixeira de Freitas?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Cariacica to Teixeira de Freitas?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 30, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 131, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 131, 0.5 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.