Plan on about 10 h 57 min of driving for the 409-mile (658 km) trip from Serra to Nova Serrana, before any 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 409 mi (658 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-262 → BR-381 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Serra to Nova Serrana is like
BR-262 (302 mi) and BR-381 (78 mi) carry about 93% of the 409 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Serra to Nova Serrana, 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 |
| BR-381 | 259–329 | 70 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 329–336 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 336–339 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 339–347 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 347–408 | 61 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 408–409 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 137 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Serra and Nova Serrana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Tropeiro (mile 114), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 331)
- 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 da Força Expedicionária Brasileira (mile 331), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 331)
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.
Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira
In Belo Horizonte, the Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira covers Brazil's role in World War II, with a focus on soldiers from Minas Gerais sent to Italy, including the taking of Montese.
Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Museum of Morphological Sciences at the Federal University of Minas Gerais' Institute of Biological Sciences is a science museum focused on people, health and science education for the public.
Vale Verde
Vale Verde Parque Ecológico sits in the municipality of Betim, Minas Gerais, on a farm with a still where Cachaça Vale Verde is produced.
More drives to Nova Serrana
- Itabira to Nova Serrana
- Barbacena to Nova Serrana
- Poços de Caldas to Nova Serrana
- Governador Valadares to Nova Serrana
- Resende to Nova Serrana
- Pindamonhangaba to Nova Serrana
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 Nova Serrana?
About 10 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 409 miles.
How far is Nova Serrana from Serra by car?
About 409 miles (658 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 Nova Serrana?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Serra to Nova Serrana use?
In order: BR-101, BR-262 and BR-381. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Serra and Nova Serrana?
Closest to the road: Museu do Tropeiro (museum, mile 114, 0.1 mi from the route); Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (museum, mile 331, 1 mi from the route); Vale Verde (distillery, mile 357, 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.