Pouso Alegre to Muriaé is about 309 road miles (497 km): roughly 8 h 30 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 309 mi (497 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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 12.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Pouso Alegre to Muriaé
BR-267 (174 mi) and BR-116 (35 mi) carry about 68% of the 309 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pouso Alegre to Muriaé, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 5–22 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-458 | 22–30 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-456 | 30–49 | 19 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-460 | 49–59 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 59–84 | 25 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 84–207 | 123 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 207–216 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 216–267 | 51 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 267–272 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 272–307 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 307–309 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Pouso Alegre and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Crédito Real (mile 211), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 271), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 271)
- Nature and outdoors: Nova Baden State Park (mile 52)
- Museums and history: Museu do Crédito Real (mile 211), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 271), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 271)
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.
Museu do Crédito Real
In Juiz de Fora, Minas Gerais, Museu do Crédito Real was founded in 1964 by bank president José Tostes de Alvarenga Filho to preserve the memory of the Crédito Real bank.
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.
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 Pouso Alegre to other places in Brazil
- Pouso Alegre to Paranapiacaba
- Pouso Alegre to Cubatão
- Pouso Alegre to Trindade
- Pouso Alegre to Itanhaém
- Pouso Alegre to Tatuí
- Pouso Alegre to Araruama
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Pouso Alegre to Muriaé?
About 8 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 309 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pouso Alegre to Muriaé?
About 309 miles (497 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 Pouso Alegre to Muriaé?
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 Pouso Alegre to Muriaé use?
In order: 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.
What are good stops between Pouso Alegre and Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Museu do Crédito Real (museum, mile 211, 0.1 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 271, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Espaço dos Anjos (museum, mile 271, 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.