Serra to Divinópolis is about 405 road miles (652 km): roughly 11 h 9 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 405 mi (652 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-262 → BR-381 → MG-050 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Serra to Divinópolis is like
BR-262 (256 mi) and BR-381 (78 mi) carry about 82% of the 405 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Serra to Divinópolis
| 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 | 25–259 | 234 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 259–329 | 70 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 329–336 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 336–339 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 339–347 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 347–362 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 362–400 | 38 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 400–405 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 137 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Serra and Divinópolis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Tropeiro (mile 114), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 380)
- Nature and outdoors: Fonte Grande State Park (mile 16), Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 18), Pedra Azul State Park (mile 70), Caparaó National Park (mile 132), Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 329)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 13), Museu do Tropeiro (mile 114), Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 329), Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira (mile 331), Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (mile 380)
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.
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.
Museu do Tropeiro
Opened in 2011 in Ibatiba, in the Caparaó region of Espírito Santo, the Museu do Tropeiro displays items tied to the muleteers who opened roads and trade in the area.
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.
Museu de História Natural e Jardim Botânico da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Federal University of Minas Gerais runs this natural history museum and botanical garden in Belo Horizonte, with an auditorium, a plant nursery, a lagoon, an ecological amphitheater and a sensory garden.
Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira
In Belo Horizonte, the Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira covers Brazil's role in World War II, with a focus on soldiers from Minas Gerais sent to Italy, including the taking of Montese.
Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco
In Itaúna, Minas Gerais, this municipal museum occupies the old railway station, which served trains from its opening in 1917 until passenger service through the town ended in 1986.
Once you reach Divinópolis
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 Divinópolis
- Belo Horizonte to Divinópolis
- Ipatinga to Divinópolis
- Governador Valadares to Divinópolis
- Petrópolis to Divinópolis
- Uberaba to Divinópolis
- Rio de Janeiro to Divinópolis
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 does it take to drive from Serra to Divinópolis?
About 11 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 405 miles.
How far is Divinópolis from Serra by car?
About 405 miles (652 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 Serra to Divinópolis drive?
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 Divinópolis use?
In order: BR-101, BR-262, BR-381 and MG-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Serra and Divinópolis?
Closest to the road: Pedra Azul State Park (state park, mile 70, 2 mi from the route); Museu do Tropeiro (museum, mile 114, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu Municipal Francisco Manoel Franco (museum, mile 380, 0.4 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.