Porto Seguro to Muriaé is about 551 road miles (887 km): roughly 14 h 41 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance | 551 mi (887 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 14 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-367 → BR-101 → BR-319 → ES-297 → RJ-186 → BR-356 |
| States on the route | Bahia, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Porto Seguro to Muriaé drive plays out
BR-101 (421 mi) and BR-356 (44 mi) carry about 84% of the 551 miles. It runs through 4 states: Bahia, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Porto Seguro to Muriaé, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Bahia |
| BR-367 | 1–39 | 38 | Bahia |
| connecting roads | 39–41 | 2 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 41–277 | 236 | Bahia, Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 277–280 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 280–465 | 185 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-319 | 465–477 | 12 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 477–493 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 493–494 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-186 | 494–506 | 12 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-356 | 506–550 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 550–551 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 188 of this route: Bahia → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 469 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 536 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Porto Seguro and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 230), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 230), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 362)
- Nature and outdoors: Pau Brasil National Park (mile 14), Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 362), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 383), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 430)
- Museums and history: St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 230), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 230), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 350), Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 358), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 362)
Pau Brasil National Park
Pau Brasil National Park, in the Brazilian state of Bahia, preserves a remnant of the Atlantic Forest biome.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra
Set in a former seminary chapel in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, this museum of sacred art was founded by Bishop Dom Aldo Gerna.
Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado
In the Queimado district of Serra, Espírito Santo, these church ruins stand as a historic reminder of the Queimado Insurrection, an 1849 slave uprising.
Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras
On Ilha das Caieiras in Vitória, Espírito Santo, this history museum is named for Manoel Passos Lyrio; an expansion begun in 2022 adds a section devoted to local fishermen.
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument protects a small sugarloaf-shaped hill on the shore of the bay south of Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo state.
Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo
In Cariacica, the Espírito Santo Military Police Museum holds more than 600 objects and 900 photographs on the force's history, in a building that closely resembles the state's first barracks, Quartel do Moscoso.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
From Porto Seguro to other places in Brazil
- Porto Seguro to Aracruz
- Porto Seguro to Jequié
- Porto Seguro to Morro de São Paulo
- Porto Seguro to Alagoinhas
- Porto Seguro to Praia do Forte
- Porto Seguro to Lagarto
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Porto Seguro to Muriaé?
About 14 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 551 miles.
What is the driving distance from Porto Seguro to Muriaé?
About 551 miles (887 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 Porto Seguro to Muriaé drive?
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 Porto Seguro to Muriaé use?
In order: BR-367, BR-101, BR-319, ES-297, RJ-186 and BR-356. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Porto Seguro and Muriaé?
Closest to the road: St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 230, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 230, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 362, 0.2 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.