By road, Muriaé and Barra do Piraí are about 164 miles (264 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 39 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 164 mi (264 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → API-010 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Muriaé to Barra do Piraí is like
BR-393 (91 mi) and BR-116 (63 mi) carry about 94% of the 164 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Muriaé to Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 2–65 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| API-010 | 65–70 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 70–71 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-393 | 71–162 | 91 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 162–164 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 71 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 38), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 39), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 137), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 151)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 151)
- Museums and history: Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 38), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 39), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 137), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 151)
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
When you get to Barra do Piraí
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Muriaé to other places in Brazil
- Muriaé to Fumaça
- Muriaé to Trindade
- Muriaé to Santa Leopoldina
- Muriaé to Itaúnas
- Muriaé to Caraíva
- Muriaé to Trancoso
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Muriaé to Barra do Piraí?
About 4 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 164 miles.
What is the driving distance from Muriaé to Barra do Piraí?
About 164 miles (264 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 Barra do Piraí?
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 Barra do Piraí use?
In order: BR-116, API-010 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Muriaé and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Museu Espaço dos Anjos (museum, mile 38, 0.5 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 39, 0.4 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 137, 0.3 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.