Plan on about 9 h 51 min of driving for the 373-mile (601 km) trip from Itabuna to Linhares, 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.”
| Total distance | 373 mi (601 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 |
| States on the route | Bahia, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
The Itabuna–Linhares drive in a few lines
BR-101 (367 mi) carries about 98% of the 373 miles. It runs through 2 states: Bahia, Espírito Santo. Of the 2 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Itabuna to Linhares, road by road
| 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 |
- Mile 281 of this route: Bahia → Espírito Santo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Itabuna and Linhares
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 322)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Lontras National Park (mile 29)
- Museums and history: St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (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.
When you get to Linhares
Juparanã Lagoon
Juparanã Lagoon is a freshwater lagoon shared by the municipalities of Linhares, Rio Bananal and Sooretama in Espírito Santo, Brazil.
More drives to Linhares
- Vitória to Linhares
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Linhares
- Teresópolis to Linhares
- Petrópolis to Linhares
- Niterói to Linhares
- Sete Lagoas to Linhares
From Itabuna to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itabuna to Linhares?
About 9 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 373 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itabuna to Linhares?
About 373 miles (601 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 Linhares drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Itabuna to Linhares?
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). 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.