Plan on about 10 h 0 min of driving for the 415-mile (668 km) trip from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itanhaém, 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 | 415 mi (668 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → LMG-844 → BR-383 → BR-265 → BR-381 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itanhaém: the shape of the trip
BR-381 (216 mi) and BR-265 (63 mi) carry about 67% of the 415 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itanhaém
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 2–7 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| LMG-844 | 7–20 | 13 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 20–34 | 14 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-383 | 34–58 | 24 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 58–62 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 62–125 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 125–341 | 216 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 341–344 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 344–354 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 354–384 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 384–385 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 385–414 | 29 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 414–415 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 285 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Conselheiro Lafaiete and Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Memorial Tancredo Neves (mile 58)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 313), Praia da Tupi (mile 393)
- Museums and history: Memorial Tancredo Neves (mile 58), Museu Bi Moreira (mile 116), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 313), Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo (mile 344), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 344), Catedral de São Nicolau (mile 347), Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 350), Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo (mile 354)
Memorial Tancredo Neves
This museum in São João del-Rei, Minas Gerais, covers the life and political career of Tancredo Neves, the former governor and first civilian president elected after military rule, who died before taking office in 1985.
Museu Bi Moreira
On the historic campus of the Federal University of Lavras, Museu Bi Moreira holds around five thousand historical, ethnographic, archaeological and science-and-technology artifacts tied to the history of Lavras and the university.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Topping the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters, Pedra Grande is Atibaia's highest point, a protected state natural monument where hang gliders and paragliders launch and a trail leads to views over nearby towns.
Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo
Sixty-six graffiti panels on the pillars of the elevated Metro Line 1-Blue along Avenida Cruzeiro do Sul, between Santana and Portuguesa-Tietê stations, make up this open-air urban art museum.
Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo
In the left wing of the Luz Monastery, founded in 1774 by Frei Galvão, the Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo collects and displays Brazilian sacred art.
Catedral de São Nicolau
This São Paulo church, the Catedral de São Nicolau, belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia and once served as the seat of the former Diocese of São Paulo and Brazil.
Monument to the Independence of Brazil
Made of granite and bronze, the Monument to the Independence of Brazil stands in Independence Park in São Paulo and is also known as the Ipiranga Monument or Altar of the Fatherland.
Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo
The University of São Paulo's Museum of Contemporary Art shows contemporary art at the university's main campus and in Ibirapuera Park, both in São Paulo.
Praia da Tupi
Praia da Tupi is a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo state, with yellowish sand and blue water; it is one of the city's less crowded beaches and a favorite with surfers.
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From Conselheiro Lafaiete to other places in Brazil
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Barra do Piraí
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Passos
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- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Trindade
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Paranapiacaba
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Cubatão
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itanhaém?
About 10 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 415 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Conselheiro Lafaiete by car?
About 415 miles (668 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 Itanhaém?
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 Itanhaém use?
In order: BR-040, LMG-844, BR-383, BR-265, BR-381, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Memorial Tancredo Neves (museum, mile 58, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Bi Moreira (museum, mile 116, 2 mi from the route); Monument to the Independence of Brazil (monument, mile 350, 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.