Plan on about 11 h 21 min of driving for the 424-mile (683 km) trip from Nova Serrana to Aracruz, before any 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 424 mi (683 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 → ES-484 → ES-165 → ES-264 → ES-355 → ES-261 → BR-101 → ES-257 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Nova Serrana–Aracruz drive in a few lines
BR-262 (230 mi) and BR-381 (76 mi) carry about 72% of the 424 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Nova Serrana to Aracruz: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 1–61 | 60 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 61–70 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 70–71 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 71–79 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 79–82 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 82–149 | 67 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 149–319 | 170 | Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| ES-484 | 319–323 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 323–332 | 9 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-165 | 332–337 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-264 | 337–372 | 35 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-355 | 372–378 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-261 | 378–406 | 28 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 406–416 | 10 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-257 | 416–424 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 273 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Aracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Tropeiro (mile 295), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 372), Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (mile 390), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 406)
- Nature and outdoors: Caparaó National Park (mile 277), Goiapaba-Açu Municipal Nature Park (mile 403)
- Museums and history: Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (mile 77), Museu do Tropeiro (mile 295), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 372), Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (mile 390), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 406)
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer in an organic modern style, the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a chapel in the Pampulha area of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
Caparaó National Park
Created in 1961, Caparaó National Park protects the Caparaó Mountains on the Minas Gerais–Espírito Santo border, including Pico da Bandeira, one of Brazil's highest peaks.
Museu do Tropeiro
Opened in 2011 in Ibatiba, in the Caparaó region of Espírito Santo, the Museu do Tropeiro displays items tied to the muleteers who opened roads and trade in the area.
Museu da Imigração Pomerana
Museu da Imigração Pomerana in Santa Maria de Jetibá holds a collection on German immigration to Brazil, especially the Pomeranian settlers of Espírito Santo.
Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão
Founded in 1949 by naturalist Augusto Ruschi, this federal museum in Santa Teresa is run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums and focuses on the country's natural heritage.
Goiapaba-Açu Municipal Nature Park
Set in the Irundi district of Fundão, on the line with Santa Teresa in Espírito Santo, this municipal park is home to Goiapaba-Açu Peak.
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.
More drives to Aracruz
- Cariacica to Aracruz
- Vitória to Aracruz
- Guarapari to Aracruz
- Itaperuna to Aracruz
- Rio das Ostras to Aracruz
- Itabira to Aracruz
From Nova Serrana to other places in Brazil
- Nova Serrana to Fumaça
- Nova Serrana to Muriaé
- Nova Serrana to Itaperuna
- Nova Serrana to Barra do Piraí
- Nova Serrana to Paranapiacaba
- Nova Serrana to Trindade
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Nova Serrana to Aracruz?
About 11 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 424 miles.
What is the driving distance from Nova Serrana to Aracruz?
About 424 miles (683 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 Nova Serrana to Aracruz?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Nova Serrana to Aracruz?
In order: BR-262, BR-381, BR-040, ES-484, ES-165, ES-264, ES-355, ES-261, BR-101 and ES-257. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Nova Serrana to Aracruz?
Closest to the road: Museu do Tropeiro (museum, mile 295, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu da Imigração Pomerana (museum, mile 372, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu de Biologia Professor Mello Leitão (museum, mile 390, 0.2 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.