By road, Guarapari and Barra do Piraí are about 298 miles (480 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 9 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 298 mi (480 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-480 → BR-101 → BR-319 → ES-297 → RJ-186 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
How the Guarapari to Barra do Piraí drive plays out
BR-393 (123 mi) and BR-101 (77 mi) carry about 67% of the 298 miles. It runs through 3 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 6 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Guarapari to Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 1–4 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 4–81 | 77 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-319 | 81–93 | 12 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 93–109 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 109–110 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-186 | 110–173 | 63 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| BR-393 | 173–296 | 123 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 296–298 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 85 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 96 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 101 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 169 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 204 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Guarapari to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 271), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 285)
- Nature and outdoors: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 46), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 50), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 68), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 285)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 50), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 68), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 271), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 285)
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
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.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
Arriving in Barra do Piraí
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Guarapari to other places in Brazil
- Guarapari to Itabira
- Guarapari to Itaguaí
- Guarapari to Penedo
- Guarapari to Fumaça
- Guarapari to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Guarapari to Guaratinguetá
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Guarapari to Barra do Piraí?
About 8 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 298 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Guarapari by car?
About 298 miles (480 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 Guarapari to Barra do Piraí drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Guarapari to Barra do Piraí?
In order: ES-480, BR-101, BR-319, ES-297, RJ-186 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Guarapari and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 46, 1 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 271, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Casa da Hera (museum, mile 285, 0.6 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.