Plan on about 9 h 27 min of driving for the 405-mile (652 km) trip from Caxias to Cumbuco, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 405 mi (652 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-316 → BR-226 → BR-343 → BR-222 → CE-085 → CE-090 |
| States on the route | Maranhão, Piauí, Ceará |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Caxias to Cumbuco
BR-222 (241 mi) and BR-343 (102 mi) carry about 85% of the 405 miles. It runs through 3 states: Maranhão, Piauí, Ceará. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Caxias to Cumbuco
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Maranhão |
| BR-316 | 2–41 | 39 | Maranhão |
| BR-226 | 41–47 | 6 | Maranhão, Piauí |
| BR-343 | 47–149 | 102 | Piauí |
| BR-222 | 149–390 | 241 | Piauí, Ceará |
| connecting roads | 390–393 | 3 | Ceará |
| CE-085 | 393–400 | 7 | Ceará |
| CE-090 | 400–405 | 5 | Ceará |
- Mile 45 of this route: Maranhão → Piauí (state line)
- Mile 194 of this route: Piauí → Ceará (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Cumbuco
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior (mile 99), Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã (mile 131)
- Nature and outdoors: Sete Cidades National Park (mile 163), Ubajara National Park (mile 235)
- Museums and history: Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora das Dores (mile 47), St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior (mile 99), Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã (mile 131), Museu do Eclipse (mile 272)
Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora das Dores
Locally called the Igreja das Dores, the Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora das Dores is Teresina's Catholic cathedral and the seat of the Archdiocese of Teresina in Piauí.
St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior
In Campo Maior, Piauí, St. Anthony Cathedral is a Catholic church on Bona Primo Square, also known as Campo Maior Cathedral.
Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã
Also called Vovó Alemã, Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã is a 19th-century farmhouse in Capitão de Campos, protected by state decree in 1992 as an example of rural Piauí architecture with its original features intact.
Sete Cidades National Park
Sete Cidades National Park is a national park in the state of Piauí, Brazil.
Ubajara National Park
Ubajara National Park is a national park in the state of Ceará, best known for the Ubajara grotto, a cave that gives the park its reputation.
Museu do Eclipse
Sobral opened the Museu do Eclipse on May 29, 1999, marking eighty years since the confirmation of the Theory of Relativity.
Arriving in Cumbuco
Cumbuco Beach
About 30 kilometers from Fortaleza in the municipality of Caucaia, Cumbuco Beach (Praia de Cumbuco) is considered Caucaia's main tourist destination and one of the most important in Ceará.
Icaraí beach
In the municipality of Caucaia, Ceará, Icaraí Beach stretches the length of the neighborhood of the same name, about 20 kilometers from central Fortaleza.
Tabuba Beach
Separated from Icaraí Beach by the Barra Nova River, Tabuba Beach is one of the longest beaches in Caucaia, about 18 kilometers from Fortaleza.
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Caxias to Cumbuco?
About 9 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 405 miles.
What is the driving distance from Caxias to Cumbuco?
About 405 miles (652 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 Caxias to Cumbuco?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Caxias to Cumbuco?
In order: BR-316, BR-226, BR-343, BR-222, CE-085 and CE-090. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Caxias and Cumbuco?
Closest to the road: St. Anthony Cathedral, Campo Maior (cathedral, mile 99, 0.6 mi from the route); Casa da Fazenda da Dona Alemã (historic estate, mile 131, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu do Eclipse (museum, mile 272, 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.