Plan on about 9 h 51 min of driving for the 385-mile (620 km) trip from Nova Serrana to Trindade, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 385 mi (620 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-262 → BR-494 → BR-381 → BR-459 → SP-048 → SP-060 → SP-171 → RJ-165 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Nova Serrana to Trindade drive plays out
BR-381 (144 mi) and BR-459 (85 mi) carry about 59% of the 385 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Nova Serrana to Trindade
| 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 | 73–217 | 144 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-459 | 217–302 | 85 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-048 | 302–306 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 306–314 | 8 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 314–358 | 44 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 358–372 | 14 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 372–382 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 382–385 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 285 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 359 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Nova Serrana to Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 314), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 372), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 377)
- Museums and history: Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 25), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 314), Perpétuo Defensive Fort (mile 372), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 372)
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.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
Perpétuo Defensive Fort
Built in 1793 in Paraty's first settlement, then called Vila de São Roque, the Forte Defensor Perpétuo was meant to guard gold shipped along the Estrada Real and the region's sugar production.
Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty)
Housed in the Igreja de Santa Rita de Cássia, Paraty's Museu de Arte Sacra preserves sacred art from the 17th to 19th centuries and is maintained by IPHAN.
Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area
In the south of Rio de Janeiro state, Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area safeguards a significant remnant of Brazil's Atlantic Forest.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
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 Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Nova Serrana to Trindade?
About 9 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 385 miles.
What is the driving distance from Nova Serrana to Trindade?
About 385 miles (620 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 Trindade drive?
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 Trindade?
In order: BR-262, BR-494, BR-381, BR-459, SP-048, SP-060, SP-171, RJ-165 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Nova Serrana to Trindade?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 314, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (museum, mile 372, 0.9 mi from the route); Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (environmental protection area, mile 377, 0.7 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.