The Wayro route from Serra to Conselheiro Lafaiete is 320 miles (515 km), about 9 h 2 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 320 mi (515 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-262 → MG-329 → MG-262 → MG-129 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Serra to Conselheiro Lafaiete is like
BR-262 (184 mi) and MG-262 (45 mi) carry about 72% of the 320 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Serra to Conselheiro Lafaiete, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 4–17 | 13 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 17–25 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-262 | 25–209 | 184 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 209–213 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-329 | 213–234 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 234–279 | 45 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 279–319 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 319–320 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 137 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Serra and Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (mile 280)
- Nature and outdoors: Pedra Azul State Park (mile 70), Caparaó National Park (mile 132), Andorinhas Falls (mile 286)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 13), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 239), Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (mile 280), Palácio dos Governadores (mile 288), Museu do Chá (Ouro Preto) (mile 291)
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.
Pedra Azul State Park
Pedra Azul State Park in Espírito Santo was created by a 1991 state law from an earlier reserve and covers about 3,064 acres of protected land.
Caparaó National Park
Created in 1961, Caparaó National Park protects the Caparaó Mountains on the Minas Gerais–Espírito Santo border, including Pico da Bandeira, one of Brazil's highest peaks.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
In the town of Mariana, the Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos is a Rococo-style Catholic chapel belonging to the Archconfraternity of the Cord of Saint Francis.
Andorinhas Falls
Inside the Andorinhas Municipal Nature Park in Ouro Preto, this waterfall (Cachoeira das Andorinhas) is considered the source of the Rio das Velhas, the largest tributary of the São Francisco River.
Palácio dos Governadores
The Palácio dos Governadores stands on Praça Tiradentes in the historic center of Ouro Preto, Minas Gerais.
Museu do Chá (Ouro Preto)
The Museu do Chá is a museum in the administrative headquarters of Itacolomi State Park, set within the park's intensive-use and historic-cultural zones.
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From Serra to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Serra to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 9 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 320 miles.
How far is Conselheiro Lafaiete from Serra by car?
About 320 miles (515 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 Conselheiro Lafaiete?
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 Conselheiro Lafaiete?
In order: BR-101, BR-262, MG-329, MG-262 and MG-129. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Serra to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
Closest to the road: Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 239, 1 mi from the route); Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos (church, mile 280, 0.4 mi from the route); Palácio dos Governadores (museum, mile 288, 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.