The Wayro route from Serra to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim is 96 miles (155 km), about 2 h 43 min of driving without stops.
- 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 96 mi (155 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → ES-488 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Serra–Cachoeiro de Itapemirim drive in a few lines
BR-101 (82 mi) and ES-488 (8 mi) carry about 94% of the 96 miles. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Serra and Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 4–86 | 82 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-488 | 86–94 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 94–96 | 2 | Espírito Santo |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Serra and Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- 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 87)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 13)
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.
Arriving in Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
Casa de Cultura Roberto Carlos
In Cachoeiro de Itapemirim, Espírito Santo, the Casa de Cultura Roberto Carlos is the house where singer Roberto Carlos was born and lived with his family until age thirteen.
Teatro Municipal Rubem Braga
Opened by the city of Cachoeiro de Itapemirim on April 28, 2000, the Teatro Municipal Rubem Braga seats 292 and hosts plays, dance, concerts and films.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
More drives to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Juiz de Fora to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Ipatinga to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Niterói to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Sete Lagoas to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Angra dos Reis to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- Divinópolis to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
From Serra to other places in Brazil
- Serra to Guarapari
- Serra to Campos dos Goytacazes
- Serra to Governador Valadares
- Serra to Rio das Ostras
- Serra to Ipatinga
- Serra to Itabira
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Serra to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
About 2 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 96 miles.
What is the driving distance from Serra to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
About 96 miles (155 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
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 Serra to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim use?
In order: BR-101 and ES-488. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Serra to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (museum, mile 13, 3 mi from the route); Fonte Grande State Park (state park, mile 16, 4 mi from the route); Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 87, 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.