Serra to Campos dos Goytacazes is about 163 road miles (263 km): roughly 4 h 22 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 163 mi (263 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Serra to Campos dos Goytacazes: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (155 mi) carries about 95% of the 163 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Serra and Campos dos Goytacazes
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 4–159 | 155 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 159–163 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 122 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Serra and Campos dos Goytacazes
- 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)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 13), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 90), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 107)
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.
More drives to Campos dos Goytacazes
- São José dos Campos to Campos dos Goytacazes
- São Paulo to Campos dos Goytacazes
- Campinas to Campos dos Goytacazes
- Sorocaba to Campos dos Goytacazes
- Belo Horizonte to Campos dos Goytacazes
From Serra to other places in Brazil
- Serra to Guarapari
- Serra to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- 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 Campos dos Goytacazes?
About 4 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 163 miles.
How far is Campos dos Goytacazes from Serra by car?
About 163 miles (263 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 Campos dos Goytacazes?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Serra and Campos dos Goytacazes?
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 85, 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.