By road, Serra and Barra do Piraí are about 338 miles (544 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 16 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 338 mi (544 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-319 → ES-297 → RJ-186 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Serra to Barra do Piraí
BR-393 (123 mi) and BR-101 (117 mi) carry about 71% of the 338 miles. It runs through 3 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Serra to Barra do Piraí: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 4–121 | 117 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-319 | 121–132 | 11 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 132–149 | 17 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| RJ-186 | 149–213 | 64 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| BR-393 | 213–336 | 123 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 336–338 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 125 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 139 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 142 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 208 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 243 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Serra to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 310)
- Nature and outdoors: Fonte Grande State Park (mile 16), Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 18), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 39), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 85), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 90), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 107), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 325)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 13), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 90), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 107), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 310)
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.
Fonte Grande State Park
Fonte Grande State Park is a state-protected park in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.
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.
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.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
When you get to Barra do Piraí
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Serra to other places in Brazil
- Serra to Guarapari
- Serra to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Serra to Campos dos Goytacazes
- Serra to Governador Valadares
- Serra to Rio das Ostras
- Serra to Ipatinga
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Serra to Barra do Piraí?
About 9 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 338 miles.
What is the driving distance from Serra to Barra do Piraí?
About 338 miles (544 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 Serra to Barra do Piraí?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Serra to Barra do Piraí?
In order: BR-101, BR-319, ES-297, RJ-186 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Serra and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (museum, mile 13, 3 mi from the route); Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 85, 1 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 310, 0.1 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.