Plan on about 11 h 42 min of driving for the 431-mile (694 km) trip from Teófilo Otoni 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 431 mi (694 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → API-010 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Teófilo Otoni–Barra do Piraí drive in a few lines
BR-116 (326 mi) and BR-393 (90 mi) carry about 97% of the 431 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teófilo Otoni to Barra do Piraí, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 2–155 | 153 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 155–158 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 158–159 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 159–332 | 173 | Minas Gerais |
| API-010 | 332–337 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 337–339 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-393 | 339–429 | 90 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 429–431 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 339 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Teófilo Otoni and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 158), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 305), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 306), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 404), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 418)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 418)
- Museums and history: St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 88), St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 158), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 305), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 306), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 404), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 418)
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga
Also called Caratinga Cathedral, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is a Catholic church in the town of Caratinga, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
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 Teófilo Otoni to other places in Brazil
- Teófilo Otoni to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Teófilo Otoni to Guarapari
- Teófilo Otoni to Barbacena
- Teófilo Otoni to Nova Serrana
- Teófilo Otoni to Lavras
- Teófilo Otoni to Varginha
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teófilo Otoni to Barra do Piraí?
About 11 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 431 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Teófilo Otoni by car?
About 431 miles (694 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 Teófilo Otoni to Barra do Piraí 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 Teófilo Otoni to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: BR-116, API-010 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teófilo Otoni and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (cathedral, mile 158, 0.1 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 306, 0.4 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 404, 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.