Governador Valadares to Mogi Guaçu is about 522 road miles (840 km): roughly 12 h 43 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 522 mi (840 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-262 → MG-290 → SP-352 → SPI-177/342 → MGC-245 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Governador Valadares to Mogi Guaçu is like
BR-381 (403 mi) and MG-290 (60 mi) carry about 89% of the 522 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Governador Valadares to Mogi Guaçu
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 2–65 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 65–68 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 68–78 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 78–193 | 115 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 193–200 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 200–203 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 203–211 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 211–216 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 216–433 | 217 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 433–436 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-290 | 436–496 | 60 | Minas Gerais |
| SP-352 | 496–506 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SPI-177/342 | 506–516 | 10 | São Paulo |
| MGC-245 | 516–519 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 519–522 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 496 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Governador Valadares to Mogi Guaçu
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 73), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 198), Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (mile 437)
- Nature and outdoors: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 198), Serra do Rola-Moça State Park (mile 203)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 73), Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira (mile 194), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (mile 195), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 198), Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (mile 207), Casa de Cacos (mile 207), Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (mile 437)
- With kids: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 198)
Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano
Inaugurated in 1993, Saint Sebastian Cathedral in Coronel Fabriciano, Minas Gerais, shares the role of seat of the Diocese of Itabira-Fabriciano with Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in Itabira.
Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira
In Belo Horizonte, the Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira covers Brazil's role in World War II, with a focus on soldiers from Minas Gerais sent to Italy, including the taking of Montese.
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer in an organic modern style, the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a chapel in the Pampulha area of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
On the PUC Minas campus in Belo Horizonte, this natural sciences museum shows Brazilian fauna, largely from the cerrado, alongside fossil South American mammals and an 'Age of Reptiles' hall with dinosaurs, pterosaurs and a large crocodile.
Serra do Rola-Moça State Park
On the edge of metropolitan Belo Horizonte, Serra do Rola-Moça State Park protects rugged ridges of the Espinhaço range where cerrado savanna meets Atlantic Forest.
Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center
The Centro Cultural Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho is a public museum set in three historic buildings in Contagem, remnants of the town's original Portuguese Crown tax post.
Casa de Cacos
Casa de Cacos in Contagem is a museum and an example of fantastic architecture, built and decorated entirely by geologist Carlos Luís de Almeida and considered the only one of its kind in Brazil.
Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Archdiocese of Pouso Alegre, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Mogi Guaçu
- Itu to Mogi Guaçu
- Araraquara to Mogi Guaçu
- Ribeirão Preto to Mogi Guaçu
- Bauru to Mogi Guaçu
- Rio Verde to Mogi Guaçu
- Bragança Paulista to Mogi Guaçu
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 Fumaça
- Governador Valadares to Passos
- Governador Valadares to Pouso Alegre
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Governador Valadares to Mogi Guaçu?
About 12 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 522 miles.
How far is Mogi Guaçu from Governador Valadares by car?
About 522 miles (840 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 Governador Valadares to Mogi Guaçu drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Governador Valadares to Mogi Guaçu?
In order: BR-381, BR-262, MG-290, SP-352, SPI-177/342 and MGC-245. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Governador Valadares to Mogi Guaçu?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 73, 0.4 mi from the route); Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (museum, mile 198, 0.6 mi from the route); Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (cathedral, mile 437, 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.