The Wayro route from Serra to Itabuna is 442 miles (711 km), about 11 h 42 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 442 mi (711 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
The Serra–Itabuna drive in a few lines
BR-101 (438 mi) carries about 99% of the 442 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Bahia. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Serra to Itabuna
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 1–439 | 438 | Espírito Santo, Bahia |
| local roads | 439–442 | 3 | Bahia |
- Mile 161 of this route: Espírito Santo → Bahia (state line)
Stops between Serra and Itabuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 18), Igreja Velha (mile 119), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 119)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Lontras National Park (mile 413)
- Museums and history: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 18), Igreja Velha (mile 119), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 119)
Casa da Cultura de Fundão
Once the Agostini family residence, this two-story house in Fundão is protected as cultural heritage by Espírito Santo state and now works as a museum.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
Igreja Velha
Listed as historic heritage of São Mateus in Espírito Santo, Igreja Velha was planned as the town's biggest church, but construction was never finished for lack of municipal funds.
Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra
Set in a former seminary chapel in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, this museum of sacred art was founded by Bishop Dom Aldo Gerna.
Serra das Lontras National Park
In Bahia, Serra das Lontras National Park protects a rugged stretch of Atlantic Forest with a wide range of birds, several of them threatened with extinction.
In Itabuna itself
Museu Casa Verde
Itabuna's Museu Casa Verde opened in May 1974 and reopened in 2008 after two years closed, under a partnership for revitalizing the space.
More drives to Itabuna
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 Itabuna?
About 11 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 442 miles.
How far is Itabuna from Serra by car?
About 442 miles (711 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 Itabuna?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Serra and Itabuna?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 18, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 119, 0.4 mi from the route); Igreja Velha (church, mile 119, 0.6 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.