Campos dos Goytacazes to Sete Lagoas: 332 miles (534 km), about 9 h 26 min of driving. The route, U.S. travel advisory for Brazil and 8 stops on the way.
Driving from Sete Lagoas to Nova Friburgo: 317 miles, roughly 8 h 3 min without stops. Road by road, 9 places to stop and the State Department advisory.
Driving from Rio de Janeiro to Sete Lagoas: 313 miles, roughly 7 h 31 min without stops. Road by road, 9 places to stop and the State Department advisory.