The Wayro route from Governador Valadares to Trindade is 475 miles (765 km), about 13 h 20 min of driving without 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 | 475 mi (765 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → API-010 → BR-393 → RJ-127 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Governador Valadares–Trindade drive in a few lines
BR-116 (239 mi) and BR-393 (82 mi) carry about 68% of the 475 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
Governador Valadares to Trindade: the road sequence
| 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 | 76–249 | 173 | Minas Gerais |
| API-010 | 249–254 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 254–255 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-393 | 255–337 | 82 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-127 | 337–347 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 347–354 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 354–371 | 17 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 371–378 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 378–412 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 412–428 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 428–436 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 436–472 | 36 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 472–475 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 255 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Governador Valadares to Trindade
- 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), Praia Grande (mile 455), Jabaquara Beach (mile 460), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 462), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 467)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 335), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 445), Praia Grande (mile 455), Jabaquara Beach (mile 460)
- Museums and history: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 75), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 222), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 222), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 462)
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.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
Praia Grande
Praia Grande is a beach in Paraty with access to trails that lead to waterfalls in the surrounding area, making it a handy stop for a walk.
Jabaquara Beach
Jabaquara Beach (Praia do Jabaquara) is the largest beach in central Paraty, within the municipality of Paraty.
Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty)
Housed in the Igreja de Santa Rita de Cássia, Paraty's Museu de Arte Sacra preserves sacred art from the 17th to 19th centuries and is maintained by IPHAN.
Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area
In the south of Rio de Janeiro state, Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area safeguards a significant remnant of Brazil's Atlantic Forest.
More drives to Trindade
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- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
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 Trindade?
About 13 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 475 miles.
What is the driving distance from Governador Valadares to Trindade?
About 475 miles (765 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 Trindade drive?
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 Trindade use?
In order: BR-116, API-010, BR-393, RJ-127, RJ-145, RJ-139, BR-494 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Governador Valadares and Trindade?
Closest to the road: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (cathedral, mile 75, 0.1 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 222, 0.4 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 455, 0.2 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.