The Wayro route from Teresópolis to Guarapari is 256 miles (412 km), about 7 h 8 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 256 mi (412 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 → ES-480 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Teresópolis to Guarapari
BR-101 (77 mi) and RJ-186 (63 mi) carry about 55% of the 256 miles. It runs through 3 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Teresópolis to Guarapari: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 4–52 | 48 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 52–55 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 55–82 | 27 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 82–83 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 83–146 | 63 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 146–147 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 147–175 | 28 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 175–252 | 77 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 252–255 | 3 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 255–256 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 54 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 88 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 171 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Teresópolis and Guarapari
- Nature and outdoors: Araponga Municipal Nature Park (mile 15), Pedra das Flores Natural Monument (mile 22), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 188), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 205), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 211)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 188), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 205)
Araponga Municipal Nature Park
Araponga Municipal Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, a protected green area along the way.
Pedra das Flores Natural Monument
Pedra das Flores Natural Monument is a municipal natural monument, a protected area in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
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.
When you get to Guarapari
Praia dos Padres
A small strip of sand at Meaípe in Guarapari, Praia dos Padres is known as a haunted spot and owes its name to an exorcism episode.
More drives to Guarapari
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Guarapari
- Rio das Ostras to Guarapari
- Governador Valadares to Guarapari
- Juiz de Fora to Guarapari
- Ipatinga to Guarapari
- Petrópolis to Guarapari
From Teresópolis to other places in Brazil
- Teresópolis to Itaguaí
- Teresópolis to Guaratinguetá
- Teresópolis to Bragança Paulista
- Teresópolis to Paranapiacaba
- Teresópolis to Cubatão
- Teresópolis to Itu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teresópolis to Guarapari?
About 7 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 256 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teresópolis to Guarapari?
About 256 miles (412 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 Teresópolis to Guarapari drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Teresópolis to Guarapari?
In order: BR-116, CMG-393, RJ-186, ES-297, BR-101 and ES-480. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teresópolis to Guarapari?
Closest to the road: Araponga Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 15, 2 mi from the route); Pedra das Flores Natural Monument (protected area, mile 22, 2 mi from the route); Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 211, 1 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.