The Wayro route from Serra to Historic Village of Mambucaba is 460 miles (740 km), about 11 h 31 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 460 mi (740 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Serra to Historic Village of Mambucaba: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (181 mi) and RJ-180 (152 mi) carry about 72% of the 460 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.
Serra to Historic Village of Mambucaba: the road sequence
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 159–160 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 160–165 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 165–168 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 168–172 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 172–324 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 324–334 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 334–342 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 342–344 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 344–388 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 388–389 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 389–398 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 398–405 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 405–438 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 438–454 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 454–460 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 122 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Serra to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Nature and outdoors: Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 18), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 85), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 107), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 296)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 107), Solar do Jambeiro (mile 326), Espaço Cultural da Marinha (mile 329), Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro (mile 333)
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.
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.
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.
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park is a protected area in Rio de Janeiro state, set aside by the municipality to safeguard a stretch of Atlantic Forest.
Solar do Jambeiro
Solar do Jambeiro, also called Palacete Bartholdy, is a manor house in São Domingos, Niterói, now a cultural center for art exhibitions, restoration courses, theater and music.
Espaço Cultural da Marinha
Overseen by the Brazilian Navy, the Espaço Cultural da Marinha is a cultural center on Rio de Janeiro's Orla Conde, between Largo da Candelária and Praça XV, with about 1,100 square meters of exhibits.
Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's Presbyterian Cathedral is the historic congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil and was the first Presbyterian church in the country.
When you get to Historic Village of Mambucaba
Praia do Laboratório
Praia do Laboratório is a beach in the municipality of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state, right next to the nuclear power plant.
More drives to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba
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- Pindamonhangaba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Taubaté to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Niterói to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- São José dos Campos to Historic Village of Mambucaba
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 Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 11 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 460 miles.
What is the driving distance from Serra to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 460 miles (740 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 Historic Village of Mambucaba drive?
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 Historic Village of Mambucaba?
In order: BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040, BR-116, RJ-145, RJ-139 and BR-494. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Serra to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 85, 1 mi from the route); Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 296, 1 mi from the route); Espaço Cultural da Marinha (museum, mile 329, 2 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.