Ipatinga to Barra Mansa is about 350 road miles (563 km): roughly 9 h 50 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 | 350 mi (563 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-425 → LMG-760 → MG-320 → BR-262 → MG-329 → BR-120 → BR-265 → MG-133 → MG-353 → AMG-3085 → BR-040 → Ramal de Jacutinga → BR-494 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Ipatinga to Barra Mansa
BR-120 (64 mi) and MG-353 (53 mi) carry about 33% of the 350 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ipatinga to Barra Mansa
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–11 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 11–16 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-425 | 16–21 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| LMG-760 | 21–53 | 32 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-320 | 53–57 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 57–73 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-329 | 73–96 | 23 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 96–97 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 97–161 | 64 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 161–163 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 163–184 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-133 | 184–212 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-353 | 212–222 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-3085 | 222–229 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 229–247 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-353 | 247–290 | 43 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 290–292 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Ramal de Jacutinga | 292–313 | 21 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 313–342 | 29 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 342–350 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 285 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Ipatinga and Barra Mansa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 9), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 97), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 303)
- Nature and outdoors: Rio Doce State Park (mile 21), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 127)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 9), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 97), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 127), Fazenda São Paulo (mile 303), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 303)
- With kids: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 127)
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.
Rio Doce State Park
Rio Doce State Park in Minas Gerais protects a large remnant of Atlantic Forest along with a system of lagoons holding many species of native fish.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
João Moojen Zoology Museum
Part of the Federal University of Viçosa in Minas Gerais, the João Moojen Zoology Museum is a public natural history museum tied to the Department of Animal Biology.
Fazenda São Paulo
Fazenda São Paulo, in the Conservatória district of Valença, is an example of Rio de Janeiro state rural architecture tied to the 19th-century coffee boom. The state heritage institute INEPAC has protected the whole complex since 2008.
Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga
Listed as a tourist attraction, Santa Clara Farm (Fazenda Santa Clara) lies in the municipality of Santa Rita de Jacutinga in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Barra Mansa
- Niterói to Barra Mansa
- Jacareí to Barra Mansa
- São Paulo to Barra Mansa
- Bragança Paulista to Barra Mansa
- Jundiaí to Barra Mansa
- Campinas to Barra Mansa
From Ipatinga to other places in Brazil
- Ipatinga to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Ipatinga to Ubá
- Ipatinga to Barbacena
- Ipatinga to Nova Friburgo
- Ipatinga to Barra do Piraí
- Ipatinga to Passos
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ipatinga to Barra Mansa?
About 9 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 350 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ipatinga to Barra Mansa?
About 350 miles (563 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 Ipatinga to Barra Mansa?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ipatinga to Barra Mansa?
In order: MG-425, LMG-760, MG-320, BR-262, MG-329, BR-120, BR-265, MG-133, MG-353, AMG-3085, BR-040, Ramal de Jacutinga and BR-494. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ipatinga and Barra Mansa?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 9, 0.2 mi from the route); Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 97, 0.2 mi from the route); Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (historic site, mile 303, 0.3 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.