Muriaé to Itaúnas is about 350 road miles (563 km): roughly 9 h 26 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 350 mi (563 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-356 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 → ES-422 → ES-010 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Muriaé–Itaúnas drive in a few lines
BR-101 (235 mi) and BR-356 (44 mi) carry about 80% of the 350 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Muriaé to Itaúnas
| 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 | 86–321 | 235 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 321–325 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-422 | 325–336 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-010 | 336–349 | 13 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 349–350 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 15 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 82 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itaúnas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 189), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 220), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 321)
- Nature and outdoors: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 117), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 168), Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 188)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 117), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 189), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 201), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 220), 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.
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument protects a small sugarloaf-shaped hill on the shore of the bay south of Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo state.
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.
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.
Casa da Cultura de Fundão
Once the Agostini family residence, this two-story house in Fundão is protected as cultural heritage by Espírito Santo state and now works as a museum.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
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.
In Itaúnas itself
Itaúnas State Park
In northern Espírito Santo, Itaúnas State Park protects the lower Itaúnas River along with a strip of marshes, dunes and Atlantic beaches.
More drives to Itaúnas
- Serra to Itaúnas
- Cariacica to Itaúnas
- Vitória to Itaúnas
- Vila Velha to Itaúnas
- Guarapari to Itaúnas
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas
From Muriaé to other places in Brazil
- Muriaé to Barra do Piraí
- Muriaé to Fumaça
- Muriaé to Trindade
- Muriaé to Santa Leopoldina
- Muriaé to Caraíva
- Muriaé to Trancoso
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Muriaé to Itaúnas?
About 9 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 350 miles.
What is the driving distance from Muriaé to Itaúnas?
About 350 miles (563 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 Muriaé to Itaúnas drive?
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 Itaúnas?
In order: BR-356, RJ-186, ES-297, BR-101, ES-422 and ES-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Muriaé to Itaúnas?
Closest to the road: Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 189, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 220, 0.2 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.