Serra to Teófilo Otoni is about 250 road miles (402 km): roughly 7 h 10 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 250 mi (402 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-259 → ES-080 → BR-342 → MG-412 → BR-418 → MGC-418 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Serra–Teófilo Otoni drive in a few lines
ES-080 (113 mi) and BR-101 (33 mi) carry about 58% of the 250 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Serra to Teófilo Otoni: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 1–34 | 33 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-259 | 34–67 | 33 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-080 | 67–180 | 113 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-342 | 180–206 | 26 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| MG-412 | 206–218 | 12 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-418 | 218–233 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-418 | 233–249 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 249–250 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 166 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 174 of this route: Minas Gerais → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 194 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Serra and Teófilo Otoni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 18), Museu do Imigrante Polonês (mile 116)
- Museums and history: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 18), Museu do Imigrante Polonês (mile 116)
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.
Museu do Imigrante Polonês
In Águia Branca, Espírito Santo, the Polish Immigrant Museum preserves and shares Polish culture and immigration history, run by the town's Polish Association.
More drives to Teófilo Otoni
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- Juiz de Fora to Teófilo Otoni
- Teresópolis to Teófilo Otoni
- Rio das Ostras to Teófilo Otoni
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 Teófilo Otoni?
About 7 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 250 miles.
How far is Teófilo Otoni from Serra by car?
About 250 miles (402 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 Teófilo Otoni drive?
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 Teófilo Otoni use?
In order: BR-101, BR-259, ES-080, BR-342, MG-412, BR-418 and MGC-418. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Serra and Teófilo Otoni?
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); Museu do Imigrante Polonês (museum, mile 116, 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.