Poços de Caldas to Muriaé is about 372 road miles (598 km): roughly 10 h 11 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 | 372 mi (598 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-459 → BR-381 → MG-458 → MG-456 → BR-460 → BR-267 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
The Poços de Caldas–Muriaé drive in a few lines
BR-267 (174 mi) and BR-459 (63 mi) carry about 64% of the 372 miles. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Poços de Caldas to Muriaé, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-459 | 5–68 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 68–85 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-458 | 85–93 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-456 | 93–112 | 19 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-460 | 112–122 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 122–147 | 25 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 147–270 | 123 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 270–278 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 278–329 | 51 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 329–334 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 334–370 | 36 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 370–372 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Poços de Caldas and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Mariano Procópio Museum (mile 272), St. Anthony Cathedral, Juiz de Fora (mile 273), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 334), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 334)
- Nature and outdoors: Nova Baden State Park (mile 115)
- Museums and history: Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (mile 64), Mariano Procópio Museum (mile 272), St. Anthony Cathedral, Juiz de Fora (mile 273), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 334), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 334)
Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Archdiocese of Pouso Alegre, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
Nova Baden State Park
Nova Baden State Park in Minas Gerais protects rugged, forested terrain that is home to several rare or endangered mammal species.
Mariano Procópio Museum
Founded in 1915 by Alfredo Ferreira Lage, the Mariano Procópio Museum in Juiz de Fora covers art, history and natural science. It was the first museum built in Minas Gerais.
St. Anthony Cathedral, Juiz de Fora
St. Anthony Cathedral, also called Juiz de Fora Cathedral, is a Catholic church in the city of Juiz de Fora, Brazil.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
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From Poços de Caldas to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Poços de Caldas to Muriaé?
About 10 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 372 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Poços de Caldas by car?
About 372 miles (598 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 Poços de Caldas to Muriaé drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Poços de Caldas to Muriaé?
In order: BR-459, BR-381, MG-458, MG-456, BR-460, BR-267 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Poços de Caldas to Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Mariano Procópio Museum (museum, mile 272, 0.1 mi from the route); St. Anthony Cathedral, Juiz de Fora (cathedral, mile 273, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 334, 0.4 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.