The Wayro route from Morro de São Paulo to Caraíva is 326 miles (524 km), about 8 h 58 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 326 mi (524 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | BA-885 → BA-887 → BA-001 → BA-652 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Morro de São Paulo–Caraíva drive in a few lines
BR-101 (211 mi) and BA-001 (48 mi) carry about 79% of the 326 miles. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Morro de São Paulo to Caraíva: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| BA-885 | 2–6 | 4 | Bahia |
| BA-887 | 6–11 | 5 | Bahia |
| BA-001 | 11–59 | 48 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 59–60 | 1 | Bahia |
| BA-652 | 60–85 | 25 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 85–296 | 211 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 296–298 | 2 | Bahia |
| local roads | 298–326 | 28 | Bahia |
What to see on the way from Morro de São Paulo to Caraíva
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Lontras National Park (mile 162), Monte Pascoal National Park (mile 317)
- Museums and history: Convent and Church of Saint Anthony (mile 23), Museu Casa Verde (mile 134)
Convent and Church of Saint Anthony
Consecrated in 1650, the Convent and Church of Saint Anthony in Cairu, Bahia, is a 17th-century Catholic complex whose construction likely began early that century.
Museu Casa Verde
Itabuna's Museu Casa Verde opened in May 1974 and reopened in 2008 after two years closed, under a partnership for revitalizing the space.
Serra das Lontras National Park
In Bahia, Serra das Lontras National Park protects a rugged stretch of Atlantic Forest with a wide range of birds, several of them threatened with extinction.
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
- Linhares to Caraíva
- Aracruz to Caraíva
- Serra to Caraíva
- Cariacica to Caraíva
- Itabira to Caraíva
- Itaperuna to Caraíva
From Morro de São Paulo to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Morro de São Paulo to Caraíva?
About 8 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 326 miles.
How far is Caraíva from Morro de São Paulo by car?
About 326 miles (524 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 Morro de São Paulo to Caraíva drive?
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 Morro de São Paulo to Caraíva use?
In order: BA-885, BA-887, BA-001, BA-652 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Morro de São Paulo to Caraíva?
Closest to the road: Museu Casa Verde (museum, mile 134, 1 mi from the route); Serra das Lontras National Park (national park, mile 162, 3 mi from the route); Monte Pascoal National Park (national park, mile 317, 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.