The Wayro route from Serra to Itaúnas is 147 miles (237 km), about 4 h 3 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 | 147 mi (237 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → ES-422 → ES-010 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Serra to Itaúnas drive plays out
BR-101 (117 mi) and ES-010 (13 mi) carry about 88% of the 147 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Serra to Itaúnas
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 1–118 | 117 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 118–123 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-422 | 123–134 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-010 | 134–147 | 13 | Espírito Santo |
Where to stop on the way to Itaúnas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 18), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 119)
- Museums and history: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 18), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (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.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Once you reach Itaúnas
Itaúnas State Park
In northern Espírito Santo, Itaúnas State Park protects the lower Itaúnas River along with a strip of marshes, dunes and Atlantic beaches.
More drives to Itaúnas
- Cariacica to Itaúnas
- Vitória to Itaúnas
- Vila Velha to Itaúnas
- Guarapari to Itaúnas
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas
- Ipatinga to Itaúnas
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 Itaúnas?
About 4 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 147 miles.
What is the driving distance from Serra to Itaúnas?
About 147 miles (237 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 Itaúnas?
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 Itaúnas?
In order: BR-101, ES-422 and ES-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Serra and Itaúnas?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 18, 0.2 mi from the route); Buddha of Ibiraçu (statue, mile 24, 2 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 119, 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.