Plan on about 9 h 55 min of driving for the 349-mile (562 km) trip from Colatina to Barbacena, 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 | 349 mi (562 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-259 → BR-474 → MG-108 → BR-262 → MG-329 → MG-262 → MG-129 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Colatina to Barbacena: the shape of the trip
MG-108 (67 mi) and BR-262 (66 mi) carry about 38% of the 349 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Colatina and Barbacena
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-259 | 4–37 | 33 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-474 | 37–60 | 23 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-108 | 60–127 | 67 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 127–193 | 66 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 193–196 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-329 | 196–217 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 217–262 | 45 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 262–303 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 303–305 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 305–346 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 346–349 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 34 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Colatina and Barbacena
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 263), Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (mile 263), Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (mile 270)
- Museums and history: Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 222), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 263), Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (mile 263), Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (mile 270), Palácio dos Governadores (mile 270)
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana
Founded in 1973 by Archbishop Oscar de Oliveira, the Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana keeps historic musical instruments and music collections, mostly from the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos
Built between 1752 and 1758, Mariana's Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos has a ceiling painting attributed to the artist Manoel da Costa Ataíde.
Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church
Raised during Brazil's Gold Rush, the Minor Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar in Ouro Preto is a Catholic church listed as a monument by the National Historic and Artistic Heritage Institute.
Palácio dos Governadores
The Palácio dos Governadores stands on Praça Tiradentes in the historic center of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais.
Arriving in Barbacena
Museu da Loucura
Housed in the restored 1922 Torreão of the former Hospital Colônia de Barbacena, the Museu da Loucura opened in 1996 and uses objects, equipment, photos and documents to tell the history of psychiatric care in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Barbacena
- Rio de Janeiro to Barbacena
- Niterói to Barbacena
- Pouso Alegre to Barbacena
- Araruama to Barbacena
- Cabo Frio to Barbacena
- Poços de Caldas to Barbacena
From Colatina to other places in Brazil
- Colatina to Itaguaí
- Colatina to Passos
- Colatina to Araxá
- Colatina to Lavras
- Colatina to Nova Serrana
- Colatina to Jequié
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Colatina to Barbacena?
About 9 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 349 miles.
How far is Barbacena from Colatina by car?
About 349 miles (562 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 Colatina to Barbacena?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Colatina to Barbacena?
In order: BR-259, BR-474, MG-108, BR-262, MG-329, MG-262, MG-129 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Colatina to Barbacena?
Closest to the road: Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (museum, mile 263, 0.3 mi from the route); Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (church, mile 263, 0.9 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Pillar Mother Church (basilica, mile 270, 0.9 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.