Plan on about 6 h 44 min of driving for the 239-mile (385 km) trip from Linhares to Caraíva, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 239 mi (385 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Linhares to Caraíva is like
BR-101 (209 mi) carries about 87% of the 239 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Bahia. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Linhares to Caraíva
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 1–210 | 209 | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| connecting roads | 210–211 | 1 | Bahia |
| local roads | 211–239 | 28 | Bahia |
- Mile 93 of this route: Espírito Santo → Bahia (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Caraíva
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 51), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 51)
- Nature and outdoors: Monte Pascoal National Park (mile 231)
- Museums and history: St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 51), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 51)
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.
Monte Pascoal National Park
Set in the Brazilian state of Bahia, Monte Pascoal National Park is a national park and protected natural area.
More drives to Caraíva
- Aracruz to Caraíva
- Serra to Caraíva
- Cariacica to Caraíva
- Itabira to Caraíva
- Itaperuna to Caraíva
- Muriaé to Caraíva
From Linhares to other places in Brazil
- Linhares to Muriaé
- Linhares to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Linhares to Itaguaí
- Linhares to Resende
- Linhares to Penedo
- Linhares to Fumaça
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Linhares to Caraíva?
About 6 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
What is the driving distance from Linhares to Caraíva?
About 239 miles (385 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 Linhares to Caraíva?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Linhares and Caraíva?
Closest to the road: St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 51, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 51, 0.4 mi from the route); Monte Pascoal National Park (national park, mile 231, 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.