By road, Governador Valadares and Fumaça are about 381 miles (613 km) apart, or roughly 11 h 11 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 381 mi (613 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-267 → MG-353 → Ramal de Jacutinga → RJ-159 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the Governador Valadares to Fumaça drive plays out
BR-116 (211 mi) and BR-267 (54 mi) carry about 70% of the 381 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Governador Valadares to Fumaça, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 3–5 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 5–71 | 66 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 71–75 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 75–76 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 76–221 | 145 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 221–226 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 226–280 | 54 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 280–281 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-353 | 281–332 | 51 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 332–334 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Ramal de Jacutinga | 334–354 | 20 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 354–357 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 357–374 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-159 | 374–381 | 7 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 327 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 356 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 375 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Governador Valadares to Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 75), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 222), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 222), Museu Ferroviário de Juiz de Fora (mile 281), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 345)
- Museums and history: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 75), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 222), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 222), Mariano Procópio Museum (mile 281), Museu Ferroviário de Juiz de Fora (mile 281), Fazenda São Paulo (mile 345), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 345)
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga
Also called Caratinga Cathedral, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is a Catholic church in the town of Caratinga, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
Mariano Procópio Museum
Founded in 1915 by Alfredo Ferreira Lage, the Mariano Procópio Museum in Juiz de Fora covers art, history and natural science. It was the first museum built in Minas Gerais.
Museu Ferroviário de Juiz de Fora
Opened in 2003, the Museu Ferroviário de Juiz de Fora covers the history of the railroad in Juiz de Fora and across Brazil.
Fazenda São Paulo
Fazenda São Paulo, in the Conservatória district of Valença, is an example of Rio de Janeiro state rural architecture tied to the 19th-century coffee boom. The state heritage institute INEPAC has protected the whole complex since 2008.
Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga
Listed as a tourist attraction, Santa Clara Farm (Fazenda Santa Clara) lies in the municipality of Santa Rita de Jacutinga in Minas Gerais.
Once you reach Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- Niterói to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
From Governador Valadares to other places in Brazil
- Governador Valadares to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Governador Valadares to Sete Lagoas
- Governador Valadares to Barbacena
- Governador Valadares to Passos
- Governador Valadares to Pouso Alegre
- Governador Valadares to Trindade
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Governador Valadares to Fumaça?
About 11 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 381 miles.
How far is Fumaça from Governador Valadares by car?
About 381 miles (613 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 Governador Valadares to Fumaça?
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 Governador Valadares to Fumaça use?
In order: BR-116, BR-267, MG-353, Ramal de Jacutinga and RJ-159. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Governador Valadares to Fumaça?
Closest to the road: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (cathedral, mile 75, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu Ferroviário de Juiz de Fora (railway museum, mile 281, 0.2 mi from the route); Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (historic site, mile 345, 0.3 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.