Muriaé to Arraial d'Ajuda is about 538 road miles (866 km): roughly 14 h 44 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance by road | 538 mi (866 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 14 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-356 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 → BA-001 → BA-986 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Muriaé to Arraial d'Ajuda is like
BR-101 (407 mi) and BR-356 (44 mi) carry about 84% of the 538 miles. It runs through 4 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Muriaé to Arraial d'Ajuda
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 1–45 | 44 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-186 | 45–57 | 12 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 57–58 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 58–86 | 28 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 86–493 | 407 | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| local roads | 493–521 | 28 | Bahia |
| BA-001 | 521–531 | 10 | Bahia |
| BA-986 | 531–538 | 7 | Bahia |
- Mile 15 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 82 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 364 of this route: Espírito Santo → Bahia (state line)
Stops between Muriaé and Arraial d'Ajuda
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 189), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 321)
- Nature and outdoors: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 117), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 168), Fonte Grande State Park (mile 190), Pau Brasil National Park (mile 522)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 117), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 189), Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 193), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 201), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 321)
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
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.
Fonte Grande State Park
Fonte Grande State Park is a state-protected park in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.
Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras
On Ilha das Caieiras in Vitória, Espírito Santo, this history museum is named for Manoel Passos Lyrio; an expansion begun in 2022 adds a section devoted to local fishermen.
Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado
In the Queimado district of Serra, Espírito Santo, these church ruins stand as a historic reminder of the Queimado Insurrection, an 1849 slave uprising.
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.
Pau Brasil National Park
Pau Brasil National Park, in the Brazilian state of Bahia, preserves a remnant of the Atlantic Forest biome.
Arriving in Arraial d'Ajuda
Reservas de Mata Atlântica da Costa do Descobrimento
Recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, the Discovery Coast Atlantic Forest Reserves in Bahia and Espírito Santo protect well-preserved remnants of the Atlantic Forest.
Porto Seguro Lighthouse
On a slope above the coast road about 1.5 km north of Porto Seguro, the Porto Seguro Lighthouse (Farol de Porto Seguro) marks the entrance to the channel sheltered by the reef.
More drives to Arraial d'Ajuda
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- Santa Leopoldina to Arraial d'Ajuda
- Guarapari to Arraial d'Ajuda
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Arraial d'Ajuda
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Arraial d'Ajuda
From Muriaé to other places in Brazil
- Muriaé to Barra do Piraí
- Muriaé to Fumaça
- Muriaé to Trindade
- Muriaé to Santa Leopoldina
- Muriaé to Itaúnas
- Muriaé to Caraíva
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Muriaé to Arraial d'Ajuda?
About 14 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 538 miles.
What is the driving distance from Muriaé to Arraial d'Ajuda?
About 538 miles (866 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 Muriaé to Arraial d'Ajuda?
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 Muriaé to Arraial d'Ajuda use?
In order: BR-356, RJ-186, ES-297, BR-101, BA-001 and BA-986. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Muriaé and Arraial d'Ajuda?
Closest to the road: Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 189, 0.1 mi from the route); Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (church, mile 201, 2 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 321, 0.4 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.