Guarapari to Itabira is about 277 road miles (446 km): roughly 7 h 45 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 277 mi (446 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-480 → BR-101 → ES-146 → BR-262 → LMG-779 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Guarapari to Itabira
BR-262 (207 mi) and ES-146 (22 mi) carry about 83% of the 277 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Guarapari to Itabira
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 1–4 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 4–13 | 9 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 13–21 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-146 | 21–43 | 22 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-262 | 43–250 | 207 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 250–257 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| LMG-779 | 257–272 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 272–277 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 128 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Guarapari and Itabira
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Tropeiro (mile 106)
- Nature and outdoors: Pedra Azul State Park (mile 62), Caparaó National Park (mile 124)
- Museums and history: Museu do Tropeiro (mile 106)
Pedra Azul State Park
Pedra Azul State Park in Espírito Santo was created by a 1991 state law from an earlier reserve and covers about 3,064 acres of protected land.
Museu do Tropeiro
Opened in 2011 in Ibatiba, in the Caparaó region of Espírito Santo, the Museu do Tropeiro displays items tied to the muleteers who opened roads and trade in the area.
Caparaó National Park
Created in 1961, Caparaó National Park protects the Caparaó Mountains on the Minas Gerais–Espírito Santo border, including Pico da Bandeira, one of Brazil's highest peaks.
In Itabira itself
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Itabira
Known locally as Itabira Cathedral, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the municipality of Itabira, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Itabira
- Sete Lagoas to Itabira
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itabira
- Barbacena to Itabira
- Juiz de Fora to Itabira
- Araxá to Itabira
- Petrópolis to Itabira
From Guarapari to other places in Brazil
- Guarapari to Barra do Piraí
- 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 Itabira?
About 7 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 277 miles.
How far is Itabira from Guarapari by car?
About 277 miles (446 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 Itabira 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 Guarapari to Itabira use?
In order: ES-480, BR-101, ES-146, BR-262 and LMG-779. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Guarapari and Itabira?
Closest to the road: Pedra Azul State Park (state park, mile 62, 2 mi from the route); Museu do Tropeiro (museum, mile 106, 0.2 mi from the route); Caparaó National Park (national park, mile 124, 10 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.