By road, Serra and Itabira are about 286 miles (460 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 5 min of driving.
- 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:
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| Distance | 286 mi (460 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-262 → LMG-779 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Serra to Itabira
BR-262 (234 mi) and LMG-779 (16 mi) carry about 87% of the 286 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 6 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Serra to Itabira, 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 | 25–259 | 234 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 259–265 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| LMG-779 | 265–281 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 281–286 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 137 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Serra to Itabira
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Tropeiro (mile 114)
- 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)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 13), Museu do Tropeiro (mile 114)
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.
When you get to Itabira
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Itabira
Known locally as Itabira Cathedral, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the municipality of Itabira, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Itabira
- Sete Lagoas to Itabira
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itabira
- Barbacena to Itabira
- Juiz de Fora to Itabira
- Araxá to Itabira
- Petrópolis to Itabira
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 is the drive from Serra to Itabira?
About 8 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 286 miles.
How far is Itabira from Serra by car?
About 286 miles (460 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 Itabira?
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 Itabira?
In order: BR-101, BR-262 and LMG-779. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Serra and Itabira?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (museum, mile 13, 3 mi from the route); 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). 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.