The Wayro route from Divinópolis to Nova Friburgo is 315 miles (507 km), about 8 h 13 min of driving without stops.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 315 mi (507 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-494 → BR-381 → BR-265 → BR-040 → BR-492 → RJ-130 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Divinópolis to Nova Friburgo is like
BR-040 (100 mi) and BR-494 (86 mi) carry about 59% of the 315 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Divinópolis to Nova Friburgo, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 2–48 | 46 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 48–63 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 63–103 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 103–106 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 106–141 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 141–167 | 26 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 167–171 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 171–245 | 74 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 245–246 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-492 | 246–274 | 28 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 274–276 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 276–286 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-130 | 286–314 | 28 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 314–315 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 224 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Nova Friburgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Loucura (mile 139), Pedra das Flores Natural Monument (mile 270), Jardim do Nêgo (mile 305)
- Nature and outdoors: Pedra das Flores Natural Monument (mile 270), Araponga Municipal Nature Park (mile 276)
- Museums and history: Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (mile 105), Memorial Tancredo Neves (mile 105), Casa do Padre Toledo (mile 109), Museu da Loucura (mile 139), Jardim do Nêgo (mile 305)
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei
Also called the São João del Rei Cathedral, this Catholic shrine is a protected heritage site known for colonial-era art, with gold decoration, paintings and statues inside.
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.
Casa do Padre Toledo
In Tiradentes, Minas Gerais, this 18th-century mansion was the home of Father Carlos Correia de Toledo e Melo.
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.
Pedra das Flores Natural Monument
Pedra das Flores Natural Monument is a municipal natural monument, a protected area in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Araponga Municipal Nature Park
Araponga Municipal Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a protected green area along the way.
Jardim do Nêgo
Sculptor Geraldo Simplício, known as Nêgo, created this open-air sculpture museum on the RJ-130 road in Campo do Coelho, a district of Nova Friburgo, carving his figures straight into the earthen banks.
More drives to Nova Friburgo
- Niterói to Nova Friburgo
- Petrópolis to Nova Friburgo
- Jacareí to Nova Friburgo
- São Paulo to Nova Friburgo
- Jundiaí to Nova Friburgo
- Santos to Nova Friburgo
From Divinópolis to other places in Brazil
- Divinópolis to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Divinópolis to Itabira
- Divinópolis to Barbacena
- Divinópolis to Ubá
- Divinópolis to Muriaé
- Divinópolis to Teresópolis
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Divinópolis to Nova Friburgo?
About 8 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 315 miles.
How far is Nova Friburgo from Divinópolis by car?
About 315 miles (507 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Divinópolis to Nova Friburgo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Divinópolis to Nova Friburgo?
In order: BR-494, BR-381, BR-265, BR-040, BR-492 and RJ-130. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Divinópolis and Nova Friburgo?
Closest to the road: Museu da Loucura (museum, mile 139, 0.4 mi from the route); Pedra das Flores Natural Monument (protected area, mile 270, 0.8 mi from the route); Jardim do Nêgo (open-air museum, mile 305, 0.4 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.