Plan on about 14 h 41 min of driving for the 544-mile (876 km) trip from Teixeira de Freitas to Barra do Piraí, 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.”
| Total distance | 544 mi (876 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 14 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-319 → ES-297 → RJ-186 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | Bahia, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Teixeira de Freitas to Barra do Piraí drive plays out
BR-101 (322 mi) and BR-393 (123 mi) carry about 82% of the 544 miles. It runs through 4 states: Bahia, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Teixeira de Freitas and Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Bahia |
| BR-101 | 2–139 | 137 | Bahia, Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 139–142 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 142–327 | 185 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-319 | 327–339 | 12 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 339–355 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 355–356 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-186 | 356–419 | 63 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| BR-393 | 419–542 | 123 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 542–544 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 51 of this route: Bahia → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 332 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 415 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 449 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Teixeira de Freitas and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja Velha (mile 93), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 93), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 193), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 531)
- Nature and outdoors: Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 225), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 245), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 314)
- Museums and history: Igreja Velha (mile 93), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 93), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 193), Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 220), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 314), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 531)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
Arriving in Barra do Piraí
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Teixeira de Freitas to other places in Brazil
- Teixeira de Freitas to Itaperuna
- Teixeira de Freitas to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Teixeira de Freitas to Araruama
- Teixeira de Freitas to Barbacena
- Teixeira de Freitas to Nova Serrana
- Teixeira de Freitas to Alagoinhas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teixeira de Freitas to Barra do Piraí?
About 14 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 544 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Teixeira de Freitas by car?
About 544 miles (876 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 Teixeira de Freitas to Barra do Piraí?
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 Teixeira de Freitas to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: BR-101, BR-319, ES-297, RJ-186 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teixeira de Freitas and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 93, 0.5 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 193, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Casa da Hera (museum, mile 531, 0.5 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.