By road, Resende and Nova Serrana are about 286 miles (461 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 41 min of driving.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 286 mi (461 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-354 → BR-460 → BR-383 → BR-267 → MG-167 → AMG-1010 → BR-381 → BR-494 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Resende to Nova Serrana
BR-381 (86 mi) and BR-494 (68 mi) carry about 54% of the 286 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Resende to Nova Serrana
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 1–16 | 15 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-354 | 16–57 | 41 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 57–60 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-460 | 60–65 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 65–69 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-383 | 69–80 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 80–110 | 30 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-167 | 110–121 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1010 | 121–126 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 126–127 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 127–213 | 86 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 213–281 | 68 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 281–285 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 285–286 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 34 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Resende and Nova Serrana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 9)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 9), Nova Baden State Park (mile 106)
- Museums and history: Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 260)
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
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.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
More drives to Nova Serrana
- Itabira to Nova Serrana
- Barbacena to Nova Serrana
- Poços de Caldas to Nova Serrana
- Governador Valadares to Nova Serrana
- Pindamonhangaba to Nova Serrana
- Petrópolis to Nova Serrana
From Resende to other places in Brazil
- Resende to Paranapiacaba
- Resende to Cubatão
- Resende to Itanhaém
- Resende to Tatuí
- Resende to Jaú
- Resende to Araxá
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Resende to Nova Serrana?
About 7 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 286 miles.
What is the driving distance from Resende to Nova Serrana?
About 286 miles (461 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 Resende to Nova Serrana drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Resende to Nova Serrana?
In order: BR-116, BR-354, BR-460, BR-383, BR-267, MG-167, AMG-1010, BR-381, BR-494 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Resende to Nova Serrana?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 9, 0.2 mi from the route); Nova Baden State Park (state park, mile 106, 4 mi from the route); Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (cathedral, mile 260, 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.