Novo Hamburgo to Chuí is about 340 road miles (547 km): roughly 7 h 38 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 340 mi (547 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-392 → BR-471 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Novo Hamburgo to Chuí: the shape of the trip
BR-471 (135 mi) and BR-116 (116 mi) carry about 74% of the 340 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Novo Hamburgo to Chuí, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-116 | 1–117 | 116 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 117–177 | 60 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| connecting roads | 177–179 | 2 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-392 | 179–205 | 26 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| BR-471 | 205–340 | 135 | Rio Grande do Sul |
Where to stop on the way to Chuí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico "Visconde de São Leopoldo" (mile 7), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 118)
- Nature and outdoors: Jacuí Delta State Park (mile 30)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico "Visconde de São Leopoldo" (mile 7), Museu do Comando Militar do Sul (mile 25), Estância das Pedras Brancas (mile 38), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 118), Museu de Arte Leopoldo Gotuzzo (mile 183)
Museu Histórico "Visconde de São Leopoldo"
Dedicated to the history of São Leopoldo and German colonization in Rio Grande do Sul, the Museu Histórico Visconde de São Leopoldo keeps a collection of objects, images and documents about the settlers. It is a privately run museum.
Museu do Comando Militar do Sul
Also known as the Army Museum, the Museu do Comando Militar do Sul sits on Rua dos Andradas in Porto Alegre's historic center and presents the history of the Brazilian Army.
Jacuí Delta State Park
Created in 1976, Jacuí Delta State Park (Parque Estadual Delta do Jacuí) protects the delta between Porto Alegre, Canoas, Eldorado do Sul and nearby towns, where fishers from Ilha da Pintada still practice traditional fishing.
Estância das Pedras Brancas
Estância das Pedras Brancas is a historic ranch tied to the history of Rio Grande do Sul and the town of Guaíba. Its first owner was Antônio Ferreira Leitão.
Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves
Created by state decree in 1972 and linked to Rio Grande do Sul's culture department, this historic park stands on the old Sesmaria do Cristal, land once granted to the father of Farroupilha leader Bento Gonçalves da Silva.
Museu de Arte Leopoldo Gotuzzo
Opened in 1986 on Praça 7 de Julho, across from the Mercado Central in downtown Pelotas, this art museum is part of the Federal University of Pelotas arts center.
Theatro Sete de Abril
Opened in 1834 in Pelotas, Theatro Sete de Abril dates from the charqueada (salted beef) economic cycle, when Pelotas was among Brazil's wealthiest cities.
More drives to Chuí
- Bagé to Chuí
- Porto Alegre to Chuí
- São Leopoldo to Chuí
- Santa Cruz do Sul to Chuí
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Chuí
- Santana do Livramento to Chuí
From Novo Hamburgo to other places in Brazil
- Novo Hamburgo to Paranaguá
- Novo Hamburgo to Jaraguá do Sul
- Novo Hamburgo to Camboriú
- Novo Hamburgo to Tubarão
- Novo Hamburgo to Bagé
- Novo Hamburgo to Santana do Livramento
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Novo Hamburgo to Chuí?
About 7 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 340 miles.
What is the driving distance from Novo Hamburgo to Chuí?
About 340 miles (547 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 Novo Hamburgo to Chuí?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Novo Hamburgo to Chuí?
In order: BR-116, BR-392 and BR-471. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Novo Hamburgo and Chuí?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico "Visconde de São Leopoldo" (museum, mile 7, 0.6 mi from the route); Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (museum, mile 118, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Leopoldo Gotuzzo (museum, mile 183, 1 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.