Juiz de Fora to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim is about 211 road miles (340 km): roughly 6 h 18 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 211 mi (340 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-267 → BR-116 → MG-285 → RJ-200 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 → ES-496 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Juiz de Fora–Cachoeiro de Itapemirim drive in a few lines
BR-267 (51 mi) and RJ-186 (37 mi) carry about 42% of the 211 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Juiz de Fora to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 5–56 | 51 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 56–61 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 61–78 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-285 | 78–94 | 16 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-200 | 94–112 | 18 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-186 | 112–149 | 37 | Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 149–177 | 28 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 177–204 | 27 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-496 | 204–208 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 208–211 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 93 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 155 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 158 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 174 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
What to see on the way from Juiz de Fora to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 60), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 60)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 190)
- Museums and history: St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 60), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 60), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 190)
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
In Cachoeiro de Itapemirim itself
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Casa de Cultura Roberto Carlos
In Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, the Casa de Cultura Roberto Carlos is the house where singer Roberto Carlos was born and lived with his family until age thirteen.
Teatro Municipal Rubem Braga
Opened by the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim on April 28, 2000, the Teatro Municipal Rubem Braga seats 292 and hosts plays, dance, concerts and films.
More drives to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Ipatinga to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Niterói to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Sete Lagoas to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Angra dos Reis to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Divinópolis to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- São José dos Campos to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
From Juiz de Fora to other places in Brazil
- Juiz de Fora to Niterói
- Juiz de Fora to Nova Friburgo
- Juiz de Fora to Araruama
- Juiz de Fora to Cabo Frio
- Juiz de Fora to Rio das Ostras
- Juiz de Fora to Macaé
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Juiz de Fora to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
About 6 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 211 miles.
What is the driving distance from Juiz de Fora to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
About 211 miles (340 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 Juiz de Fora to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Juiz de Fora to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
In order: BR-267, BR-116, MG-285, RJ-200, RJ-186, ES-297, BR-101 and ES-496. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Juiz de Fora and Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
Closest to the road: St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 60, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Espaço dos Anjos (museum, mile 60, 0.5 mi from the route); Serra das Torres Natural Monument (natural monument, mile 190, 4 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.