Varginha to Muriaé is about 290 road miles (466 km): roughly 8 h 4 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.”
| Distance | 290 mi (466 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 4 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-491 → AMG-1010 → MG-167 → BR-267 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Varginha to Muriaé: the shape of the trip
BR-267 (205 mi) and BR-116 (36 mi) carry about 83% of the 290 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Varginha and Muriaé
| 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 | 34–188 | 154 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 188–196 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 196–247 | 51 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 247–252 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 252–288 | 36 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 288–290 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
What to see on the way from Varginha to Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Mariano Procópio Museum (mile 190), Museu Ferroviário de Juiz de Fora (mile 192), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 252), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 252)
- Nature and outdoors: Nova Baden State Park (mile 35)
- Museums and history: Mariano Procópio Museum (mile 190), Museu Ferroviário de Juiz de Fora (mile 192), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 252), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 252)
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.
Mariano Procópio Museum
Founded in 1915 by Alfredo Ferreira Lage, the Mariano Procópio Museum in Juiz de Fora covers art, history and natural science. It was the first museum built in Minas Gerais.
Museu Ferroviário de Juiz de Fora
Opened in 2003, the Museu Ferroviário de Juiz de Fora covers the history of the railroad in Juiz de Fora and across Brazil.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
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 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 does it take to drive from Varginha to Muriaé?
About 8 h 4 min of driving without stops, over 290 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Varginha by car?
About 290 miles (466 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 Varginha to Muriaé?
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 Muriaé use?
In order: BR-491, AMG-1010, MG-167, BR-267 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Varginha and Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Mariano Procópio Museum (museum, mile 190, 0.0 mi from the route); Museu Ferroviário de Juiz de Fora (railway museum, mile 192, 0.2 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 252, 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.