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The 10 Best Day Trips from Nova Serrana

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 10 good day trips from Nova Serrana, Brazil, led by Belo Horizonte, Betim, Ribeirão das Neves. The closest is Divinópolis, about 35 min by car, and 3 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Nova Serrana at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Belo Horizonte109 km E1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Betim83 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Ribeirão das Neves95 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Sete Lagoas90 km NE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Divinópolis31 km S35 minHalf-day trip
Sabará123 km E1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Itaúna48 km SE55 minHalf-day trip
Pará de Minas39 km E45 minHalf-day trip
Esmeraldas71 km E1 hr 20 minFull-day trip
Curvelo137 km NE2 hr 10 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Nova Serrana

  1. 1

    Belo Horizonte, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car109 km east of Nova Serrana3 hr 20 min round trip

    Known for Jardim Zoológico.

    Also nearby: Contagem, Ibirité, Vespasiano, Nova Lima, Lagoa Santa.

  2. 2

    Betim, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car83 km east of Nova Serrana2 hr 40 min round trip
  3. 3

    Ribeirão das Neves, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car95 km east of Nova Serrana3 hr round trip
  4. 4

    Sete Lagoas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car90 km north-east of Nova Serrana2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Divinópolis, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 35 min by car31 km south of Nova Serrana1 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Sabará, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car123 km east of Nova Serrana3 hr 50 min round trip
  7. 7

    Itaúna, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 55 min by car48 km south-east of Nova Serrana1 hr 50 min round trip
  8. 8

    Pará de Minas, Brazil

    Half-day trip
    About 45 min by car39 km east of Nova Serrana1 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Esmeraldas, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 20 min by car71 km east of Nova Serrana2 hr 40 min round trip
  10. 10

    Curvelo, Brazil

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car137 km north-east of Nova Serrana4 hr 20 min round trip

A sample day trip: Nova Serrana to Belo Horizonte

A realistic pace for Belo Horizonte, 109 km from Nova Serrana. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Nova Serrana
  2. 09:10Arrive in Belo Horizonte (1 hr 40 min drive)
  3. 09:25Jardim Zoológico
  4. 11:25Lunch
  5. 12:40Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Belo Horizonte
  6. 15:10Head back to Nova Serrana
  7. 16:50Home in Nova Serrana

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Nova Serrana?
The best day trips from Nova Serrana are Belo Horizonte, Betim, Ribeirão das Neves, Sete Lagoas, Divinópolis. The closest is Divinópolis, about 35 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Nova Serrana?
Divinópolis is the closest, 31 km south of Nova Serrana, roughly 35 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
Where can I go within an hour of Nova Serrana?
3 places are within about an hour's drive of Nova Serrana: Divinópolis (35 min), Pará de Minas (45 min), Itaúna (55 min).
What is the biggest city near Nova Serrana for a day out?
Belo Horizonte is the largest city in day-trip range, 109 km east of Nova Serrana and about 1 hr 40 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Nova Serrana?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Curvelo at 137 km, around 2 hr 10 min by car.

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