The Wayro route from Juiz de Fora to Itaúnas is 441 miles (710 km), about 12 h 26 min of driving without 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 441 mi (710 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-267 → BR-116 → MG-285 → RJ-200 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 → ES-422 → ES-010 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Juiz de Fora to Itaúnas drive plays out
BR-101 (235 mi) and BR-267 (51 mi) carry about 65% of the 441 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Juiz de Fora to Itaúnas, road by road
| 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 | 177–412 | 235 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 412–416 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-422 | 416–428 | 12 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-010 | 428–441 | 13 | 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)
Stops between Juiz de Fora and Itaúnas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 60), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 60), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 280), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 311), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 413), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 413)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 190), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 208)
- Museums and history: St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 60), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 60), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 190), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 208), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 280), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 311), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 413), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 413)
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.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo
In Cariacica, the Espírito Santo Military Police Museum holds more than 600 objects and 900 photographs on the force's history, in a building that closely resembles the state's first barracks, Quartel do Moscoso.
Casa da Cultura de Fundão
Once the Agostini family residence, this two-story house in Fundão is protected as cultural heritage by Espírito Santo state and now works as a museum.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
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.
When you get to Itaúnas
Itaúnas State Park
In northern Espírito Santo, Itaúnas State Park protects the lower Itaúnas River along with a strip of marshes, dunes and Atlantic beaches.
More drives to Itaúnas
- Serra to Itaúnas
- Cariacica to Itaúnas
- Vitória to Itaúnas
- Vila Velha to Itaúnas
- Guarapari to Itaúnas
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas
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 does it take to drive from Juiz de Fora to Itaúnas?
About 12 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 441 miles.
How far is Itaúnas from Juiz de Fora by car?
About 441 miles (710 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 Juiz de Fora to Itaúnas drive?
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 Itaúnas?
In order: BR-267, BR-116, MG-285, RJ-200, RJ-186, ES-297, BR-101, ES-422 and ES-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Juiz de Fora to Itaúnas?
Closest to the road: St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 60, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 280, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 311, 0.2 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.