The Wayro route from Ubá to Itaúnas is 401 miles (645 km), about 11 h 14 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 | 401 mi (645 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-120 → BR-265 → MGC-265 → BR-356 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 → ES-422 → ES-010 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Ubá to Itaúnas is like
BR-101 (235 mi) and BR-356 (43 mi) carry about 69% of the 401 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Ubá to Itaúnas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 1–10 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 10–12 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 12–27 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 27–30 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-265 | 30–49 | 19 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 49–50 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 50–53 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 53–96 | 43 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 96–97 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-186 | 97–108 | 11 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 108–109 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 109–137 | 28 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 137–372 | 235 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 372–377 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-422 | 377–388 | 11 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-010 | 388–400 | 12 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 400–401 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 66 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 114 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 117 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 134 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itaúnas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 271), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 372), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 372)
- Nature and outdoors: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 168), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 219), Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 168), Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras (mile 244), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 252), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 271), St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (mile 372), Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (mile 372)
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument protects a small sugarloaf-shaped hill on the shore of the bay south of Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo state.
Museu Histórico da Ilha das Caieiras
On Ilha das Caieiras in Vitória, Espírito Santo, this history museum is named for Manoel Passos Lyrio; an expansion begun in 2022 adds a section devoted to local fishermen.
Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado
In the Queimado district of Serra, Espírito Santo, these church ruins stand as a historic reminder of the Queimado Insurrection, an 1849 slave uprising.
Casa da Cultura de Fundão
Once the Agostini family residence, this two-story house in Fundão is protected as cultural heritage by Espírito Santo state and now works as a museum.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus
St. Matthew Cathedral in the municipality of São Mateus is a Catholic church regarded as a reference for modern religious art in Brazil.
Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra
Set in a former seminary chapel in São Mateus, Espírito Santo, this museum of sacred art was founded by Bishop Dom Aldo Gerna.
In Itaúnas itself
Itaúnas State Park
In northern Espírito Santo, Itaúnas State Park protects the lower Itaúnas River along with a strip of marshes, dunes and Atlantic beaches.
More drives to Itaúnas
- Serra to Itaúnas
- Cariacica to Itaúnas
- Vitória to Itaúnas
- Vila Velha to Itaúnas
- Guarapari to Itaúnas
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaúnas
From Ubá to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ubá to Itaúnas?
About 11 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 401 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ubá to Itaúnas?
About 401 miles (645 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 Ubá to Itaúnas drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ubá to Itaúnas?
In order: BR-120, BR-265, MGC-265, BR-356, RJ-186, ES-297, BR-101, ES-422 and ES-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ubá and Itaúnas?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 271, 0.1 mi from the route); St. Matthew Cathedral, São Mateus (cathedral, mile 372, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Eclesiástico de Arte Sacra (museum, mile 372, 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.