Varginha to Guarapari is about 467 road miles (751 km): roughly 12 h 13 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 467 mi (751 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-491 → AMG-1010 → MG-167 → BR-267 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 → ES-480 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
On the road from Varginha to Guarapari
BR-267 (190 mi) and BR-101 (76 mi) carry about 57% of the 467 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Varginha to Guarapari, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 3–4 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 4–14 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1010 | 14–21 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-167 | 21–34 | 13 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 34–224 | 190 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 224–231 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 231–263 | 32 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 263–265 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CMG-393 | 265–293 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 293–294 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 294–357 | 63 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 357–386 | 29 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 386–462 | 76 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 462–466 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 466–467 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 211 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 265 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 299 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 382 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Varginha and Guarapari
- Nature and outdoors: Nova Baden State Park (mile 35), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 399), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 417), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 421)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 399), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 417)
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.
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
When you get to Guarapari
Praia dos Padres
A small strip of sand at Meaípe in Guarapari, Praia dos Padres is known as a haunted spot and owes its name to an exorcism episode.
More drives to Guarapari
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Guarapari
- Rio das Ostras to Guarapari
- Governador Valadares to Guarapari
- Teresópolis to Guarapari
- Juiz de Fora to Guarapari
- Ipatinga to Guarapari
From Varginha to other places in Brazil
- Varginha to Ubá
- Varginha to Paranapiacaba
- Varginha to Cubatão
- Varginha to Trindade
- Varginha to Jaú
- Varginha to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Varginha to Guarapari?
About 12 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 467 miles.
How far is Guarapari from Varginha by car?
About 467 miles (751 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 Varginha to Guarapari 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 Varginha to Guarapari use?
In order: BR-491, AMG-1010, MG-167, BR-267, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186, ES-297, BR-101 and ES-480. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Varginha to Guarapari?
Closest to the road: Nova Baden State Park (state park, mile 35, 4 mi from the route); Itabira Natural Monument (natural monument, mile 417, 4 mi from the route); Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (protected area, mile 421, 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.