By road, Serra and Guarapari are about 48 miles (77 km) apart, or roughly 1 h 27 min of driving.
- 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:
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| Distance | 48 mi (77 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → ES-480 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Serra to Guarapari
BR-101 (39 mi) and ES-480 (4 mi) carry about 90% of the 48 miles. Of the 4 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Serra to Guarapari
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 4–43 | 39 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 43–47 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 47–48 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
Places worth a stop between Serra and Guarapari
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 17)
- Nature and outdoors: Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 18), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 39)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 13), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 17)
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.
Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo
In Cariacica, the Espírito Santo Military Police Museum holds more than 600 objects and 900 photographs on the force's history, in a building that closely resembles the state's first barracks, Quartel do Moscoso.
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.
When you get to Guarapari
Praia dos Padres
A small strip of sand at Meaípe in Guarapari, Praia dos Padres is known as a haunted spot and owes its name to an exorcism episode.
More drives to Guarapari
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Guarapari
- Rio das Ostras to Guarapari
- Governador Valadares to Guarapari
- Teresópolis to Guarapari
- Juiz de Fora to Guarapari
- Ipatinga to Guarapari
From Serra to other places in Brazil
- Serra to Cachoeiro de Itapemirim
- 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 is the drive from Serra to Guarapari?
About 1 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 48 miles.
How far is Guarapari from Serra by car?
About 48 miles (77 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 Guarapari?
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 Guarapari?
In order: BR-101 and ES-480. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Serra and Guarapari?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (museum, mile 13, 3 mi from the route); Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 17, 0.2 mi from the route); Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (protected area, mile 18, 5 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.