Plan on about 10 h 2 min of driving for the 378-mile (608 km) trip from Teixeira de Freitas to Itaperuna, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 378 mi (608 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-319 → ES-297 → RJ-186 → BR-356 |
| States on the route | Bahia, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Teixeira de Freitas to Itaperuna: the shape of the trip
BR-101 (322 mi) and ES-297 (16 mi) carry about 89% of the 378 miles. It runs through 3 states: Bahia, Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Teixeira de Freitas to Itaperuna
| 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 | 356–368 | 12 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-356 | 368–378 | 10 | 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)
Places worth a stop between Teixeira de Freitas and Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 93), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 93), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 193), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 224)
- Nature and outdoors: Fonte Grande State Park (mile 222), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 292), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 296)
- Museums and history: St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 93), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 93), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 193), Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 220), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 224), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 296)
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.
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.
Fonte Grande State Park
Fonte Grande State Park is a state-protected park in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.
Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo
In Cariacica, the Espírito Santo Military Police Museum holds more than 600 objects and 900 photographs on the force's history, in a building that closely resembles the state's first barracks, Quartel do Moscoso.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
From Teixeira de Freitas to other places in Brazil
- 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 Barra do Piraí
- Teixeira de Freitas to Alagoinhas
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teixeira de Freitas to Itaperuna?
About 10 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 378 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teixeira de Freitas to Itaperuna?
About 378 miles (608 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 Teixeira de Freitas to Itaperuna drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Teixeira de Freitas to Itaperuna?
In order: BR-101, BR-319, ES-297, RJ-186 and BR-356. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teixeira de Freitas to Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 93, 0.5 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 193, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 224, 0.2 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.