Plan on about 10 h 6 min of driving for the 459-mile (738 km) trip from Sete Lagoas to Itanhaém, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 459 mi (738 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-262 → BR-381 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Sete Lagoas to Itanhaém: the shape of the trip
BR-381 (333 mi) and BR-040 (31 mi) carry about 79% of the 459 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Sete Lagoas to Itanhaém, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 4–35 | 31 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 35–47 | 12 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 47–52 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 52–385 | 333 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 385–387 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 387–398 | 11 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 398–428 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 428–429 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 429–458 | 29 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 458–459 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 328 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 393), Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 398)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 393), Praia da Tupi (mile 437)
- Museums and history: Pampulha Art Museum (mile 35), Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (mile 388), Discoteca Oneyda Alvarenga (mile 393), Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 398)
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Laid out around the artificial Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Pampulha Modern Ensemble is an urban project that includes a casino, a ballroom, the Golf Yacht Club and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Pampulha Art Museum
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer as the Cassino da Pampulha, the Pampulha Art Museum in Belo Horizonte is part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.
Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo
Founded in 1958, this São Paulo museum preserves and exhibits the history and material heritage of the state's Military Police and the forces that came before it.
Jardim do Parque da Independência
Laid out in the early 20th century by Belgian landscaper Arsenius Puttemans, this French-style garden draws on classics like Versailles and sits in São Paulo's Parque da Independência, home of the Museu Paulista.
Discoteca Oneyda Alvarenga
Founded in 1935 at Mário de Andrade's initiative, the Discoteca Oneyda Alvarenga at the Centro Cultural São Paulo collects, preserves and shares recordings of Brazilian popular and folk music.
Cinemateca Brasileira
The Cinemateca Brasileira is the Brazilian institution responsible for preserving the country's audiovisual production.
Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues
Part of São Paulo's Instituto de Botânica, the Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues is a public state museum that works as an educational exhibition space.
Praia da Tupi
Praia da Tupi is a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo state, with yellowish sand and blue water; it is one of the city's less crowded beaches and a favorite with surfers.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
From Sete Lagoas to other places in Brazil
- Sete Lagoas to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Sete Lagoas to Barbacena
- Sete Lagoas to Muriaé
- Sete Lagoas to Itaperuna
- Sete Lagoas to Pouso Alegre
- Sete Lagoas to Teresópolis
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sete Lagoas to Itanhaém?
About 10 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 459 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Sete Lagoas by car?
About 459 miles (738 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 Sete Lagoas to Itanhaém?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Sete Lagoas to Itanhaém?
In order: BR-040, BR-262, BR-381, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sete Lagoas to Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Jardim do Parque da Independência (garden, mile 393, 0.8 mi from the route); Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (museum, mile 398, 0.4 mi from the route); Praia da Tupi (beach, mile 437, 3 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.