By road, Teresópolis and Muriaé are about 123 miles (198 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 41 min of driving.
- 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.”
| Distance by road | 123 mi (198 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Teresópolis to Muriaé
BR-116 (117 mi) carries about 95% of the 123 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 4 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Teresópolis to Muriaé, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 4–121 | 117 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 121–123 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 54 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 85), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 85)
- Nature and outdoors: Araponga Municipal Nature Park (mile 15), Pedra das Flores Natural Monument (mile 22)
- Museums and history: St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 85), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 85)
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.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, 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.
More drives to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
- Pindamonhangaba to Muriaé
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 does it take to drive from Teresópolis to Muriaé?
About 3 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 123 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Teresópolis by car?
About 123 miles (198 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 Muriaé drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Where can you stop on the way from Teresópolis to Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Pedra das Flores Natural Monument (protected area, mile 22, 2 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 85, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Espaço dos Anjos (museum, mile 85, 0.4 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.