By road, Muriaé and Trancoso are about 519 miles (836 km) apart, or roughly 14 h 29 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 519 mi (836 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-356 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 → BA-283 → BA-987 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Muriaé to Trancoso: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (394 mi) and BR-356 (44 mi) carry about 84% of the 519 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.
Which roads connect Muriaé and Trancoso
| 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 | 86–480 | 394 | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| connecting roads | 480–482 | 2 | Bahia |
| local roads | 482–486 | 4 | Bahia |
| BA-283 | 486–497 | 11 | Bahia |
| local roads | 497–504 | 7 | Bahia |
| BA-283 | 504–514 | 10 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 514–516 | 2 | Bahia |
| BA-987 | 516–519 | 3 | 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)
What to see on the way from Muriaé to Trancoso
- 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: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 99), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 168), Fonte Grande State Park (mile 190), Monte Pascoal National Park (mile 496)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 99), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 189), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 201), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 321)
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
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.
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.
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.
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 Trancoso
- Aracruz to Trancoso
- Guarapari to Trancoso
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Trancoso
- Macaé to Trancoso
- Rio das Ostras to Trancoso
- Itabuna to Trancoso
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 Trancoso?
About 14 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 519 miles.
What is the driving distance from Muriaé to Trancoso?
About 519 miles (836 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 Trancoso 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 Trancoso?
In order: BR-356, RJ-186, ES-297, BR-101, BA-283 and BA-987. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Muriaé to Trancoso?
Closest to the road: Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 189, 0.1 mi from the route); Buddha of Ibiraçu (statue, mile 226, 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.