By road, Ipatinga and Rio das Ostras are about 351 miles (565 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 38 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 351 mi (565 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-458 → BR-116 → BR-356 → RJ-180 → RJ-106 |
| 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 | 3 |
On the road from Ipatinga to Rio das Ostras
BR-116 (130 mi) and BR-356 (97 mi) carry about 65% of the 351 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Ipatinga to Rio das Ostras
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-458 | 2–32 | 30 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 32–55 | 23 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 55–59 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 59–60 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 60–167 | 107 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 167–170 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 170–267 | 97 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 267–270 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 270–318 | 48 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-106 | 318–326 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 326–337 | 11 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 337–341 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-106 | 341–347 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 347–351 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 183 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Ipatinga and Rio das Ostras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 59)
- Museums and history: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 59), Palácio dos Urubus (mile 334), Forte Marechal Hermes (mile 334)
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.
Palácio dos Urubus
Palácio dos Urubus is a historic building on Rua Doutor Télio Barreto in the center of Macaé, in Rio de Janeiro state.
Forte Marechal Hermes
Forte Marechal Hermes stands just south of the Macaé River mouth in Macaé, on the point of land between Imbetiba and Conchas beaches, facing the Sant'Anna archipelago.
Arriving in Rio das Ostras
Iriry Lagoon
Also nicknamed Coca-Cola Lagoon, Iriry Lagoon in Rio das Ostras is ringed by a protected area with trails, kiosks, beaches, leisure spots and a lookout.
More drives to Rio das Ostras
- Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Petrópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Barra Mansa to Rio das Ostras
- Angra dos Reis to Rio das Ostras
- Pindamonhangaba to Rio das Ostras
- Taubaté to Rio das Ostras
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 is the drive from Ipatinga to Rio das Ostras?
About 9 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 351 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ipatinga to Rio das Ostras?
About 351 miles (565 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 Ipatinga to Rio das Ostras drive?
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 Rio das Ostras?
In order: BR-458, BR-116, BR-356, RJ-180 and RJ-106. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ipatinga and Rio das Ostras?
Closest to the road: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (cathedral, mile 59, 0.2 mi from the route); Palácio dos Urubus (historic palace, mile 334, 1 mi from the route); Forte Marechal Hermes (fort, mile 334, 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.