By road, Mogi das Cruzes and Sete Lagoas are about 414 miles (666 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 56 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 414 mi (666 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-070 → SP-021 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-381 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Mogi das Cruzes to Sete Lagoas
BR-381 (163 mi) and SP-008 (155 mi) carry about 77% of the 414 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Mogi das Cruzes to Sete Lagoas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 9–14 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 14–15 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 15–34 | 19 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 34–49 | 15 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 49–204 | 155 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 204–367 | 163 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 367–378 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 378–411 | 33 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 411–414 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 86 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Mogi das Cruzes and Sete Lagoas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa de Cacos (mile 373)
- Nature and outdoors: Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 34), Itapetinga State Park (mile 55), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 57)
- Museums and history: Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso (mile 33), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 57), Casa de Cacos (mile 373), Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (mile 374), Pampulha Art Museum (mile 379)
Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso
Also called the Guarulhos Natural Sciences Museum, Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso has been inside the Guarulhos Municipal Zoo since 2005, next to an environmental education center.
Albert Löfgren State Park
Better known as the São Paulo Forest Gardens, Albert Löfgren State Park is a state-run park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Pedra Grande, a protected state natural monument, tops the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters. It's Atibaia's highest point and a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders.
Casa de Cacos
Casa de Cacos in Contagem is a museum and an example of fantastic architecture, built and decorated entirely by geologist Carlos Luís de Almeida and considered the only one of its kind in Brazil.
Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center
The Centro Cultural Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho is a public museum set in three historic buildings in Contagem, remnants of the town's original Portuguese Crown tax post.
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Laid out around the artificial Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Pampulha Modern Ensemble is an urban project that includes a casino, a ballroom, the Golf Yacht Club and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Pampulha Art Museum
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer as the Cassino da Pampulha, the Pampulha Art Museum in Belo Horizonte is part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.
More drives to Sete Lagoas
- Belo Horizonte to Sete Lagoas
- Petrópolis to Sete Lagoas
- Rio de Janeiro to Sete Lagoas
- Niterói to Sete Lagoas
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Sete Lagoas
- Ribeirão Preto to Sete Lagoas
From Mogi das Cruzes to other places in Brazil
- Mogi das Cruzes to Cubatão
- Mogi das Cruzes to Santos
- Mogi das Cruzes to São Vicente
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jundiaí
- Mogi das Cruzes to Bragança Paulista
- Mogi das Cruzes to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mogi das Cruzes to Sete Lagoas?
About 8 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 414 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mogi das Cruzes to Sete Lagoas?
About 414 miles (666 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 Mogi das Cruzes to Sete Lagoas drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Mogi das Cruzes to Sete Lagoas?
In order: SP-070, SP-021, SP-010, SP-008, BR-381 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mogi das Cruzes to Sete Lagoas?
Closest to the road: Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso (museum, mile 33, 2 mi from the route); Casa de Cacos (museum, mile 373, 0.4 mi from the route); Francisco Firmo de Mattos Filho Cultural Center (museum, mile 374, 1 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.