Itabira to Aracruz is about 311 road miles (500 km): roughly 8 h 28 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 311 mi (500 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | MGC-120 → BR-381 → BR-259 → ES-080 → ES-124 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Itabira–Aracruz drive in a few lines
BR-259 (162 mi) and BR-381 (99 mi) carry about 84% of the 311 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Itabira to Aracruz
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-120 | 5–21 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 21–22 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 22–54 | 32 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 54–63 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 63–130 | 67 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-259 | 130–262 | 132 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 262–265 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-080 | 265–268 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-259 | 268–298 | 30 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 298–300 | 2 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 300–305 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-124 | 305–310 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 310–311 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 234 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
Stops between Itabira and Aracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 59)
- Nature and outdoors: Sete Salões State Park (mile 211)
- Museums and history: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 59), St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 131)
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.
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
Sete Salões State Park
Created in 1998, Sete Salões State Park covers about 12,520 acres across Conselheiro Pena, Itueta, Resplendor and Santa Rita do Itueto in Minas Gerais's Rio Doce Valley.
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- Rio das Ostras to Aracruz
- Teresópolis to Aracruz
From Itabira to other places in Brazil
- Itabira to Passos
- Itabira to Barra do Piraí
- Itabira to Fumaça
- Itabira to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Itabira to Trindade
- Itabira to Paranapiacaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itabira to Aracruz?
About 8 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 311 miles.
How far is Aracruz from Itabira by car?
About 311 miles (500 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 Itabira to Aracruz?
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 Itabira to Aracruz use?
In order: MGC-120, BR-381, BR-259, ES-080 and ES-124. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itabira to Aracruz?
Closest to the road: Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 59, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (cathedral, mile 131, 2 mi from the route); Sete Salões State Park (state park, mile 211, 1 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.