Niterói to Muriaé is about 183 road miles (294 km): roughly 4 h 59 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 183 mi (294 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Niterói to Muriaé: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (63 mi) and BR-040 (61 mi) carry about 68% of the 183 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Niterói to Muriaé
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 1–9 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 9–70 | 61 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 70–71 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 71–114 | 43 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 114–118 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 118–181 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 181–183 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 112 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Niterói and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 145), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 145)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra dos Órgãos National Park (mile 54), Pedra do Elefante Natural Monument (mile 60)
- Museums and history: Museu da Chácara do Céu (mile 9), Casa Stefan Zweig (mile 43), Cathedral of Petrópolis (mile 47), Imperial Museum of Brazil (mile 47), Pedra do Elefante Natural Monument (mile 60), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 145), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 145)
Museu da Chácara do Céu
In Rio de Janeiro's Santa Teresa neighborhood, Museu da Chácara do Céu is an art museum that, together with Museu do Açude, makes up the Castro Maya Museums.
Casa Stefan Zweig
Founded in 2006, Casa Stefan Zweig is a writer's house museum in Petrópolis, set in the home where Stefan Zweig lived with his wife.
Cathedral of Petrópolis
Dedicated to the city's patron, Saint Peter of Alcantara, the Cathedral of Petrópolis is the final resting place of Dom Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, and his family.
Imperial Museum of Brazil
Housed in the Petrópolis Imperial Palace, the former summer residence of Emperor Pedro II, the Imperial Museum sits in the historic center of Petrópolis; work on the palace began in 1845.
Serra dos Órgãos National Park
Serra dos Órgãos National Park protects the Serra dos Órgãos range between Petrópolis and Teresópolis, where a roughly 28 km traverse climbs past the Castelos do Açu to Pedra do Sino at 2,263 meters.
Pedra do Elefante Natural Monument
The Pedra do Elefante Natural Monument is a municipal natural monument, a protected area in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
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.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
- Pindamonhangaba to Muriaé
From Niterói to other places in Brazil
- Niterói to Petrópolis
- Niterói to Itaguaí
- Niterói to Barra do Piraí
- Niterói to Penedo
- Niterói to Guaratinguetá
- Niterói to Pindamonhangaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Niterói to Muriaé?
About 4 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 183 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Niterói by car?
About 183 miles (294 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 Niterói to Muriaé?
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 Niterói to Muriaé use?
In order: BR-101, BR-040 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Niterói to Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Casa Stefan Zweig (museum, mile 43, 2 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 145, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Espaço dos Anjos (museum, mile 145, 0.5 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.