Day trip from Governador Valadares to Contagem
Contagem lies 251 km (156 mi) south-west of Governador Valadares, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 251 km (156 mi) apart, Contagem is a realistic day trip from Governador Valadares: about 4 h 5 min each way by road.
| Governador Valadares | Contagem | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Brazil | Brazil |
| Population | 266,561 | 627,123 |
| Elevation | 169 m (554 ft) | 945 m (3,100 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) | UTC-3 (America/Sao_Paulo) |
| Postal codes | 35000-000 | 32000-000 |
Where to book tours and tickets in Contagem
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Staying in Contagem
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Contagem. Of the 17 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (15). Across 10 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.2 out of 10. Guests have left 7,793 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Contagem
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Common questions
How far is Contagem from Governador Valadares?
251 km (156 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Governador Valadares; by road roughly 307 km (190 mi).
How long does it take to get from Governador Valadares to Contagem by road?
About 4 h 5 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Governador Valadares and Contagem?
No, both are on America/Sao_Paulo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Contagem?
Our booking partner lists 51 places to stay in Contagem, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.