By road, Governador Valadares and Nova Serrana are about 272 miles (438 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 0 min of driving.
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| Total distance | 272 mi (438 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 0 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Governador Valadares to Nova Serrana
BR-381 (186 mi) and BR-262 (68 mi) carry about 93% of the 272 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Governador Valadares to Nova Serrana, road by road
| 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 | 211–272 | 61 | Minas Gerais |
Stops between Governador Valadares and Nova Serrana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 73)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Rola-Moça State Park (mile 203)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 73), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (mile 195), Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture (mile 207)
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.
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.
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.
Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture
Known locally as Casa do Registro, the Casa da Cultura Nair Mendes Moreira is an 18th-century house in Contagem. Local tradition links it to a Portuguese Crown post that counted goods and checked tax payments.
Vale Verde
Vale Verde Parque Ecológico sits in the municipality of Betim, Minas Gerais, on a farm with a still where Cachaça Vale Verde is produced.
More drives to Nova Serrana
- Itabira to Nova Serrana
- Barbacena to Nova Serrana
- Poços de Caldas to Nova Serrana
- Resende to Nova Serrana
- Pindamonhangaba to Nova Serrana
- Petrópolis to Nova Serrana
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 does it take to drive from Governador Valadares to Nova Serrana?
About 7 h 0 min of driving without stops, over 272 miles.
What is the driving distance from Governador Valadares to Nova Serrana?
About 272 miles (438 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 Nova Serrana?
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 Nova Serrana?
In order: BR-381 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Governador Valadares and Nova Serrana?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 73, 0.4 mi from the route); Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (catholic parish church, mile 195, 2 mi from the route); Vale Verde (distillery, mile 221, 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.