By road, Vitória and Governador Valadares are about 216 miles (347 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 45 min of driving.
- 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 | 216 mi (347 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-080 → ES-264 → ES-355 → ES-261 → ES-164 → ES-446 → BR-259 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
What the drive from Vitória to Governador Valadares is like
BR-259 (106 mi) and ES-080 (25 mi) carry about 61% of the 216 miles. It runs through 2 states: Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais. Of the 5 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Vitória to Governador Valadares, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-080 | 4–29 | 25 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-264 | 29–50 | 21 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-355 | 50–55 | 5 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-261 | 55–76 | 21 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-164 | 76–89 | 13 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-446 | 89–108 | 19 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-259 | 108–214 | 106 | Espírito Santo, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 214–216 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 112 of this route: Espírito Santo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Governador Valadares
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Igreja Sagrada Família (mile 29), Museu do Colono (mile 29), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 50)
- Nature and outdoors: Sete Salões State Park (mile 134)
- Museums and history: Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 15), Igreja Sagrada Família (mile 29), Museu do Colono (mile 29), Museu da Imigração Pomerana (mile 50)
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.
Igreja Sagrada Família
Igreja Sagrada Família, the mother church of Santa Leopoldina, Espírito Santo, was built in 1911 on top of a hill above the Santa Maria River valley.
Museu do Colono
Opened in April 1969, the Museu do Colono is a museum in Santa Leopoldina, Espírito Santo, and is run today by the state's Department of Culture.
Museu da Imigração Pomerana
Museu da Imigração Pomerana in Santa Maria de Jetibá holds a collection on German immigration to Brazil, especially the Pomeranian settlers of Espírito Santo.
Sete Salões State Park
Created in 1998, Sete Salões State Park covers about 12,520 acres across Conselheiro Pena, Itueta, Resplendor and Santa Rita do Itueto in Minas Gerais's Rio Doce Valley.
Arriving in Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Governador Valadares
- Niterói to Governador Valadares
- Franca to Governador Valadares
- Uberaba to Governador Valadares
- Jundiaí to Governador Valadares
- Limeira to Governador Valadares
- Campinas to Governador Valadares
From Vitória to other places in Brazil
- Vitória to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Vitória to Sete Lagoas
- Vitória to Itaguaí
- Vitória to Divinópolis
- Vitória to Barra Mansa
- Vitória to Angra dos Reis
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Vitória to Governador Valadares?
About 5 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 216 miles.
What is the driving distance from Vitória to Governador Valadares?
About 216 miles (347 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 Vitória to Governador Valadares?
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 Vitória to Governador Valadares use?
In order: ES-080, ES-264, ES-355, ES-261, ES-164, ES-446 and BR-259. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Vitória to Governador Valadares?
Closest to the road: Museu do Colono (museum, mile 29, 0.1 mi from the route); Igreja Sagrada Família (church, mile 29, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu da Imigração Pomerana (museum, mile 50, 0.2 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.