The Wayro route from Teófilo Otoni to Trindade is 559 miles (899 km), about 15 h 16 min of driving without 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 | 559 mi (899 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 15 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → API-010 → BR-393 → RJ-127 → RJ-145 → RJ-139 → BR-494 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Teófilo Otoni to Trindade drive plays out
BR-116 (326 mi) and BR-393 (82 mi) carry about 73% of the 559 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Teófilo Otoni and Trindade
| 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 | 339–421 | 82 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-127 | 421–430 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 430–437 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-145 | 437–454 | 17 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 454–461 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 461–495 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 495–511 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 511–519 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 519–555 | 36 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 555–559 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 339 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 158), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 306), Jabaquara Beach (mile 542), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 550)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 418), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 528), Jabaquara Beach (mile 542), Saco da Velha (mile 547)
- Museums and history: St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 88), St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 158), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 306), Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo (mile 543)
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.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
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.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
Jabaquara Beach
Jabaquara Beach (Praia do Jabaquara) is the largest beach in central Paraty, within the municipality of Paraty.
Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo
Installed in Paraty's Forte Defensor Perpétuo, this history museum focuses on the military, urban and cultural past of the region and its local traditions.
Saco da Velha
Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area
In the south of Rio de Janeiro state, Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area safeguards a significant remnant of Brazil's Atlantic Forest.
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- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
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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 Barra do Piraí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teófilo Otoni to Trindade?
About 15 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 559 miles.
How far is Trindade from Teófilo Otoni by car?
About 559 miles (899 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 Teófilo Otoni to Trindade?
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 Trindade use?
In order: BR-116, API-010, BR-393, RJ-127, RJ-145, RJ-139, BR-494 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teófilo Otoni to Trindade?
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); Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (environmental protection area, mile 550, 0.7 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.