Patos de Minas to Trindade is about 504 road miles (811 km): roughly 13 h 4 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.”
| Distance by road | 504 mi (811 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 13 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-354 → BR-262 → 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 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
How the Patos de Minas to Trindade drive plays out
BR-354 (215 mi) and BR-381 (107 mi) carry about 64% of the 504 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Patos de Minas to Trindade
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-354 | 5–89 | 84 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 89–97 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 97–98 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-354 | 98–229 | 131 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 229–336 | 107 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-459 | 336–421 | 85 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-048 | 421–424 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 424–433 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 433–477 | 44 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 477–490 | 13 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 490–500 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 500–504 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 405 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 478 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Patos de Minas and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 433), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 491), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 496)
- Nature and outdoors: Saco da Velha (mile 493)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 433), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 491)
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
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.
Saco da Velha
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 Patos de Minas to other places in Brazil
- Patos de Minas to Itabira
- Patos de Minas to Muriaé
- Patos de Minas to Assis
- Patos de Minas to Itaperuna
- Patos de Minas to Paranapiacaba
- Patos de Minas to Cubatão
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Patos de Minas to Trindade?
About 13 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 504 miles.
What is the driving distance from Patos de Minas to Trindade?
About 504 miles (811 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 Patos de Minas to Trindade?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Patos de Minas to Trindade?
In order: BR-354, BR-262, 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 Patos de Minas to Trindade?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 433, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (museum, mile 491, 0.9 mi from the route); Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (environmental protection area, mile 496, 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.