Plan on about 13 h 33 min of driving for the 517-mile (832 km) trip from Uberlândia to Muriaé, before any 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 517 mi (832 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 13 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-452 → BR-262 → BR-381 → BR-040 → BR-356 → AMG-1730 → MG-262 → BR-120 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Uberlândia to Muriaé drive plays out
BR-262 (212 mi) and BR-452 (99 mi) carry about 60% of the 517 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Uberlândia to Muriaé
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 4–7 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-452 | 7–106 | 99 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 106–318 | 212 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 318–326 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 326–328 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 328–345 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 345–385 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 385–387 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1730 | 387–392 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 392–395 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-262 | 395–432 | 37 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 432–436 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-120 | 436–473 | 37 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-356 | 473–514 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 514–517 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
Stops between Uberlândia and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Oratório (mile 387), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 394), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 394), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 436)
- Nature and outdoors: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 464)
- Museums and history: Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz (mile 208), Pampulha Art Museum (mile 328), Museu do Oratório (mile 387), Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana (mile 394), Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (mile 394), Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (mile 436), João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 464)
- With kids: João Moojen Zoology Museum (mile 464)
Catedral Diocesana Nossa Senhora da Luz
In the town of Luz, Minas Gerais, the diocesan Cathedral of Our Lady of Light is regarded as the town's leading cultural landmark and was listed as historic heritage in November 2016.
Pampulha Modern Ensemble
Laid out around the artificial Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Pampulha Modern Ensemble is an urban project that includes a casino, a ballroom, the Golf Yacht Club and the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi.
Pampulha Art Museum
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer as the Cassino da Pampulha, the Pampulha Art Museum in Belo Horizonte is part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.
Museu do Oratório
Set in a three-story historic mansion in Ouro Preto, next to the Church of Nossa Senhora do Carmo, the Museu do Oratório displays a collection of 162 oratories and 300 religious images.
Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of Assumption, Mariana
Often called the Sé of Mariana, the Cathedral Basilica of Our Lady of the Assumption is a Catholic cathedral in Mariana, Minas Gerais, and the seat of the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana
Founded in 1973 by Archbishop Oscar de Oliveira, the Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana keeps historic musical instruments and music collections, mostly from the Archdiocese of Mariana.
Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge
Opened in 1911 to serve the Leopoldina Railway, the Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge is a metal bridge over the Piranga River in Ponte Nova, Minas Gerais.
João Moojen Zoology Museum
Part of the Federal University of Viçosa in Minas Gerais, the João Moojen Zoology Museum is a public natural history museum tied to the Department of Animal Biology.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
From Uberlândia to other places in Brazil
- Uberlândia to Bauru
- Uberlândia to Botucatu
- Uberlândia to Bragança Paulista
- Uberlândia to Paranapiacaba
- Uberlândia to Cubatão
- Uberlândia to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Uberlândia to Muriaé?
About 13 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 517 miles.
What is the driving distance from Uberlândia to Muriaé?
About 517 miles (832 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 Uberlândia to Muriaé 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 Uberlândia to Muriaé use?
In order: BR-452, BR-262, BR-381, BR-040, BR-356, AMG-1730, MG-262 and BR-120. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Uberlândia and Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Museu do Oratório (museum, mile 387, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu da Música da Arquidiocese de Mariana (museum, mile 394, 0.3 mi from the route); Manoel Cavalcanti de Albuquerque Iron Bridge (historic bridge, mile 436, 0.5 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.