By road, Conselheiro Lafaiete and Guarapari are about 316 miles (509 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 41 min of driving.
- 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 | 316 mi (509 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-129 → BR-356 → MG-262 → MG-329 → BR-262 → ES-146 → BR-101 → ES-480 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Conselheiro Lafaiete to Guarapari: the shape of the trip
BR-262 (158 mi) and MG-262 (44 mi) carry about 64% of the 316 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Conselheiro Lafaiete to Guarapari: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 1–31 | 30 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 31–42 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 42–86 | 44 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-329 | 86–107 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 107–111 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 111–269 | 158 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| ES-146 | 269–298 | 29 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 298–299 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 299–313 | 14 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 313–316 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 185 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
Stops between Conselheiro Lafaiete and Guarapari
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (mile 40), Museu do Tropeiro (mile 206)
- Nature and outdoors: Caparaó National Park (mile 188), Pedra Azul State Park (mile 251)
- Museums and history: Museu do Oratório (mile 33), Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (mile 40), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 82), Museu do Tropeiro (mile 206)
Museu do Oratório
Set in a three-story historic mansion in Ouro Preto, next to the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, the Museu do Oratório displays a collection of 162 oratories and 300 religious images.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
In Guarapari itself
Praia dos Padres
A small strip of sand at Meaípe in Guarapari, Praia dos Padres is known as a haunted spot and owes its name to an exorcism episode.
More drives to Guarapari
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Guarapari
- Rio das Ostras to Guarapari
- Governador Valadares to Guarapari
- Teresópolis to Guarapari
- Juiz de Fora to Guarapari
- Ipatinga to Guarapari
From Conselheiro Lafaiete to other places in Brazil
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Barra do Piraí
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Passos
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Guaratinguetá
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Trindade
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Paranapiacaba
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Cubatão
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Guarapari?
About 8 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 316 miles.
How far is Guarapari from Conselheiro Lafaiete by car?
About 316 miles (509 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 Conselheiro Lafaiete to Guarapari?
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 Conselheiro Lafaiete to Guarapari use?
In order: MG-129, BR-356, MG-262, MG-329, BR-262, ES-146, BR-101 and ES-480. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Conselheiro Lafaiete and Guarapari?
Closest to the road: Museu do Oratório (museum, mile 33, 1 mi from the route); Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário dos Pretos (church, mile 40, 1 mi from the route); Museu do Tropeiro (museum, mile 206, 0.2 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.