The Wayro route from Teresópolis to Passos is 398 miles (641 km), about 9 h 34 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 398 mi (641 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-265 → BR-494 → MG-260 → MG-164 → MG-050 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Teresópolis to Passos: the shape of the trip
MG-050 (118 mi) and BR-040 (101 mi) carry about 55% of the 398 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Teresópolis to Passos: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–23 | 23 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 23–27 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 27–102 | 75 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 102–105 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 105–131 | 26 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 131–166 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 166–170 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 170–247 | 77 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 247–248 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 248–258 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-260 | 258–263 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 263–265 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-164 | 265–278 | 13 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 278–396 | 118 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 396–398 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 49 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Passos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Loucura (mile 134)
- Nature and outdoors: Montanhas de Teresópolis Municipal Nature Park (mile 11), Araponga Municipal Nature Park (mile 16), Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 371)
- Museums and history: Museu da Loucura (mile 134), Museu de Sant'Ana (mile 163), Museu Regional de São João del-Rei (mile 168)
Montanhas de Teresópolis Municipal Nature Park
Montanhas de Teresópolis Municipal Nature Park protects an area of Atlantic Forest in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
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.
Museu da Loucura
Housed in the restored 1922 Torreão of the former Hospital Colônia de Barbacena, the Museu da Loucura opened in 1996 and uses objects, equipment, photos and documents to tell the history of psychiatric care in Minas Gerais.
Museu de Sant'Ana
Founded in 2014 by the Instituto Cultural Flávio Gutierrez, this Tiradentes art museum specializes in images of Saint Anne, with a collection of 291 statues.
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei is a history and art museum in the town of São João del-Rei, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
Historic center of São João del-Rei
São João del-Rei's historic center is the town's preserved colonial core, with churches, chapels, bridges, fountains, townhouses and street layouts dating from its 18th-century mining origins.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
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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 Passos?
About 9 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 398 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teresópolis to Passos?
About 398 miles (641 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 Passos 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 Teresópolis to Passos use?
In order: BR-040, BR-265, BR-494, MG-260, MG-164 and MG-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teresópolis to Passos?
Closest to the road: Museu da Loucura (museum, mile 134, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Regional de São João del-Rei (history museum, mile 168, 1 mi from the route); Historic center of São João del-Rei (old town, mile 168, 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.