By road, Nova Serrana and Fumaça are about 243 miles (391 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 26 min of driving.
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| Distance by road | 243 mi (391 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-262 → BR-494 → BR-381 → BR-265 → BR-383 → BR-267 → LMG-814 → RJ-151 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Nova Serrana to Fumaça is like
BR-494 (109 mi) and BR-383 (44 mi) carry about 63% of the 243 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Nova Serrana to Fumaça: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 1–5 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 5–73 | 68 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 73–88 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 88–129 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 129–132 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 132–140 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-383 | 140–184 | 44 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 184–201 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 201–206 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 206–213 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| LMG-814 | 213–227 | 14 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 227–235 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-151 | 235–240 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 240–243 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 235 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Nova Serrana and Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (mile 130), Museu de Arte Sacra (mile 130)
- Museums and history: Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 25), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (mile 130), Museu de Arte Sacra (mile 130)
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei
Also called the São João del Rei Cathedral, this Catholic shrine is a protected heritage site known for colonial-era art, with gold decoration, paintings and statues inside.
Museu de Arte Sacra
Inside São João del-Rei's former jail, the Museu de Arte Sacra holds about 450 religious objects, including liturgical vestments and sacred images, from local confraternities and orders.
Arriving in Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- Niterói to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
From Nova Serrana to other places in Brazil
- Nova Serrana to Muriaé
- Nova Serrana to Itaperuna
- Nova Serrana to Barra do Piraí
- Nova Serrana to Paranapiacaba
- Nova Serrana to Trindade
- Nova Serrana to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Nova Serrana to Fumaça?
About 7 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 243 miles.
How far is Fumaça from Nova Serrana by car?
About 243 miles (391 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 Nova Serrana to Fumaça drive?
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 Nova Serrana to Fumaça use?
In order: BR-262, BR-494, BR-381, BR-265, BR-383, BR-267, LMG-814 and RJ-151. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Nova Serrana and Fumaça?
Closest to the road: Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (cathedral, mile 25, 2 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 130, 0.1 mi from the route); Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Pillar, São João del Rei (cathedral, mile 130, 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.