The Wayro route from Muriaé to Fumaça is 197 miles (317 km), about 6 h 5 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 197 mi (317 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-267 → MG-353 → Ramal de Jacutinga → RJ-159 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Muriaé to Fumaça: the shape of the trip
BR-267 (53 mi) and MG-353 (51 mi) carry about 53% of the 197 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Muriaé to Fumaça
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 2–37 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 37–43 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 43–96 | 53 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 96–98 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-353 | 98–149 | 51 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 149–150 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Ramal de Jacutinga | 150–170 | 20 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 170–173 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 173–190 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-159 | 190–197 | 7 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 144 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 172 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 191 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Muriaé and Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 38), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 39), St. Anthony Cathedral, Juiz de Fora (mile 98), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 162)
- Museums and history: Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 38), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 39), St. Anthony Cathedral, Juiz de Fora (mile 98), Mariano Procópio Museum (mile 98), Fazenda São Paulo (mile 161), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 162)
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.
St. Anthony Cathedral, Juiz de Fora
St. Anthony Cathedral, also called Juiz de Fora Cathedral, is a Catholic church in the city of Juiz de Fora, Brazil.
Mariano Procópio Museum
Founded in 1915 by Alfredo Ferreira Lage, the Mariano Procópio Museum in Juiz de Fora covers art, history and natural science. It was the first museum built in Minas Gerais.
Fazenda São Paulo
Fazenda São Paulo, in the Conservatória district of Valença, is an example of Rio de Janeiro state rural architecture tied to the 19th-century coffee boom. The state heritage institute INEPAC has protected the whole complex since 2008.
Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga
Listed as a tourist attraction, Santa Clara Farm (Fazenda Santa Clara) lies in the municipality of Santa Rita de Jacutinga in Minas Gerais.
Once you reach Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- Niterói to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
From Muriaé to other places in Brazil
- Muriaé to Barra do Piraí
- Muriaé to Trindade
- Muriaé to Santa Leopoldina
- Muriaé to Itaúnas
- Muriaé to Caraíva
- Muriaé to Trancoso
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Muriaé to Fumaça?
About 6 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 197 miles.
What is the driving distance from Muriaé to Fumaça?
About 197 miles (317 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 Fumaça?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Muriaé to Fumaça?
In order: BR-116, BR-267, MG-353, Ramal de Jacutinga and RJ-159. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Muriaé to Fumaça?
Closest to the road: St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 39, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Anthony Cathedral, Juiz de Fora (cathedral, mile 98, 0.2 mi from the route); Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (historic site, mile 162, 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.