Plan on about 10 h 50 min of driving for the 411-mile (661 km) trip from Itabuna to Aracruz, before any stops.
- 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 | 411 mi (661 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → ES-124 |
| States on the route | Bahia, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Itabuna to Aracruz is like
BR-101 (394 mi) and ES-124 (11 mi) carry about 99% of the 411 miles. It runs through 2 states: Bahia, Espírito Santo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Itabuna to Aracruz
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 3–370 | 367 | Bahia, Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 370–373 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 373–400 | 27 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-124 | 400–411 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 281 of this route: Bahia → Espírito Santo (state line)
Stops between Itabuna and Aracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 322), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 322)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Lontras National Park (mile 29)
- Museums and history: St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 322), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 322)
Serra das Lontras National Park
In Bahia, Serra das Lontras National Park protects a rugged stretch of Atlantic Forest with a wide range of birds, several of them threatened with extinction.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra
Set in a former seminary chapel in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, this museum of sacred art was founded by Bishop Dom Aldo Gerna.
More drives to Aracruz
- Cariacica to Aracruz
- Vitória to Aracruz
- Guarapari to Aracruz
- Itaperuna to Aracruz
- Rio das Ostras to Aracruz
- Itabira to Aracruz
From Itabuna to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itabuna to Aracruz?
About 10 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 411 miles.
How far is Aracruz from Itabuna by car?
About 411 miles (661 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 Itabuna to Aracruz drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Itabuna to Aracruz?
In order: BR-101 and ES-124. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itabuna to Aracruz?
Closest to the road: Serra das Lontras National Park (national park, mile 29, 3 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 322, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 322, 0.5 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.