Novo Hamburgo to Rio Grande is about 219 road miles (352 km): roughly 5 h 18 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 | 219 mi (352 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-392 → ERS-734 |
| States on the route | Rio Grande do Sul |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Novo Hamburgo to Rio Grande: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (116 mi) and BR-392 (33 mi) carry about 68% of the 219 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Novo Hamburgo to Rio Grande
| 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 | 179–212 | 33 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| ERS-734 | 212–216 | 4 | Rio Grande do Sul |
| local roads | 216–219 | 3 | Rio Grande do Sul |
Stops between Novo Hamburgo and Rio Grande
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas (mile 18), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 118)
- Nature and outdoors: Jacuí Delta State Park (mile 30)
- Museums and history: Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas (mile 18), Museu de Comunicação Social Hipólito José da Costa (mile 25), Estância das Pedras Brancas (mile 38), Parque Histórico General Bento Gonçalves (mile 118), Catedral São Francisco de Paula (mile 183), Museu de Arte Leopoldo Gotuzzo (mile 183)
Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas
Canoas's history museum and archive keeps photos, newspapers, maps, documents, audiovisual material and objects that tell the story of the city in Rio Grande do Sul.
Museu de Comunicação Social Hipólito José da Costa
Run by the Rio Grande do Sul state culture department, the Museu da Comunicação Hipólito José da Costa is a museum on Rua dos Andradas in Porto Alegre.
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.
Catedral São Francisco de Paula
Seat of the Archdiocese of Pelotas, the Catedral Metropolitana de Pelotas is a Catholic church in Rio Grande do Sul dedicated to Saint Francis of Paola.
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.
In Rio Grande itself
Eco-Museu da Ilha da Pólvora
Opened in April 1999 in the city of Rio Grande, the Eco-Museu da Ilha da Pólvora was created with support from the Brazilian Army and the Federal University of Rio Grande Foundation.
Museu Náutico
Housed in Warehouse 4 of Rio Grande's old port, the Museu Náutico belongs to the city's university foundation and highlights Rio Grande's ties to the sea and the Lagoa dos Patos estuary.
Museu Antártico
The Museu Antártico is a science museum in the city of Rio Grande, Rio Grande do Sul, and part of the museum complex run by the local university foundation.
More drives to Rio Grande
- Porto Alegre to Rio Grande
- São Leopoldo to Rio Grande
- Santa Maria, Brazil to Rio Grande
- Caxias do Sul to Rio Grande
- Passo Fundo to Rio Grande
- Criciúma to Rio Grande
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 Rio Grande?
About 5 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 219 miles.
How far is Rio Grande from Novo Hamburgo by car?
About 219 miles (352 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 Rio Grande?
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 Novo Hamburgo to Rio Grande use?
In order: BR-116, BR-392 and ERS-734. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Novo Hamburgo to Rio Grande?
Closest to the road: Arquivo Histórico e Museu de Canoas (museum, mile 18, 0.1 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.