The Wayro route from Lavras to Trindade is 279 miles (449 km), about 7 h 23 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 279 mi (449 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-265 → BR-381 → BR-459 → SP-048 → SP-060 → SP-171 → RJ-165 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Lavras to Trindade is like
BR-381 (101 mi) and BR-459 (84 mi) carry about 66% of the 279 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Lavras and Trindade
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 2–10 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 10–111 | 101 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-459 | 111–195 | 84 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-048 | 195–199 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 199–208 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 208–252 | 44 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 252–265 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 265–275 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 275–279 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 180 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 252 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Lavras and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 208), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 265), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 270)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 208), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 265)
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty)
Housed in the Igreja de Santa Rita de Cássia, Paraty's Museu de Arte Sacra preserves sacred art from the 17th to 19th centuries and is maintained by IPHAN.
Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area
In the south of Rio de Janeiro state, Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area safeguards a significant remnant of Brazil's Atlantic Forest.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
From Lavras to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Lavras to Trindade?
About 7 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 279 miles.
How far is Trindade from Lavras by car?
About 279 miles (449 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 Lavras to Trindade?
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 Lavras to Trindade use?
In order: BR-265, BR-381, BR-459, SP-048, SP-060, SP-171, RJ-165 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Lavras to Trindade?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 208, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (museum, mile 265, 0.9 mi from the route); Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (environmental protection area, mile 270, 0.7 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.