Teresópolis to Varginha is about 261 road miles (420 km): roughly 6 h 46 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 | 261 mi (420 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-267 → MG-167 → AMG-1010 → BR-491 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Teresópolis to Varginha is like
BR-267 (79 mi) and BR-040 (54 mi) carry about 51% of the 261 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Teresópolis to Varginha
| 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 | 27–81 | 54 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 81–99 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 99–170 | 71 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 170–231 | 61 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-167 | 231–241 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1010 | 241–247 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 247–257 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 257–261 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 49 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Teresópolis and Varginha
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.
Nova Baden State Park
Nova Baden State Park in Minas Gerais protects rugged, forested terrain that is home to several rare or endangered mammal species.
Arriving in Varginha
Museu Municipal de Varginha
Varginha's municipal museum occupies a building put up in 1920 as the local Banco do Brasil office, in what was then the town's commercial heart.
More drives to Varginha
- Belo Horizonte to Varginha
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Varginha
- Ribeirão Preto to Varginha
- Sete Lagoas to Varginha
- Mogi das Cruzes to Varginha
- Araraquara to Varginha
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 Varginha?
About 6 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 261 miles.
How far is Varginha from Teresópolis by car?
About 261 miles (420 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 Teresópolis to Varginha?
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 Varginha?
In order: BR-040, BR-267, MG-167, AMG-1010 and BR-491. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teresópolis and Varginha?
Closest to the road: Montanhas de Teresópolis Municipal Nature Park (nature park, mile 11, 2 mi from the route); Araponga Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 16, 4 mi from the route); Nova Baden State Park (state park, mile 227, 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.