Angra dos Reis to Botucatu is about 388 road miles (625 km): roughly 7 h 48 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 388 mi (625 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-494 → RJ-139 → BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-209 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Angra dos Reis to Botucatu drive plays out
BR-116 (149 mi) and SP-280 (119 mi) carry about 69% of the 388 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Angra dos Reis to Botucatu, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 4–9 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 9–45 | 36 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-139 | 45–57 | 12 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 57–58 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 58–207 | 149 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 207–240 | 33 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 240–250 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 250–255 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 255–374 | 119 | São Paulo |
| SP-209 | 374–387 | 13 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 387–388 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 97 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Angra dos Reis to Botucatu
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 87), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 137), Municipal Museum of Barueri (mile 261)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 87), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 235), Cantareira State Park (mile 235)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 137), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 188), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 235), Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (mile 244), Museu do Tribunal de Justiça (mile 244), Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano (mile 250), Municipal Museum of Barueri (mile 261)
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library make up the Museum of Folklore, which has focused on Brazilian popular culture since 1997 from its home in São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Cantareira State Park
In the Serra da Cantareira range, Cantareira State Park protects a stretch of Atlantic Forest north of the city of São Paulo.
Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
This Catholic basilica in São Paulo is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and was inaugurated in 1934, giving visitors a church stop in the city.
Museu do Tribunal de Justiça
Run by the São Paulo State Court of Justice, this museum opened in 1995 and since 2007 has occupied the Palacete Conde de Sarzedas, a late-19th-century building near Sé metro station.
Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano
In São Paulo's Alto da Lapa neighborhood, this cultural center is a state public institution maintained by the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy together with a civil society organization.
Municipal Museum of Barueri
In the Jardim Belval neighborhood of Barueri, the Oswaldo Abat Municipal Museum occupies a heritage building and holds Indigenous objects excavated at the Aldeia de Barueri, photographs and sculptures on local history.
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From Angra dos Reis to other places in Brazil
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- Angra dos Reis to Paranapiacaba
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- Angra dos Reis to Itu
- Angra dos Reis to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Angra dos Reis to Botucatu?
About 7 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
How far is Botucatu from Angra dos Reis by car?
About 388 miles (625 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 Angra dos Reis to Botucatu 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 Angra dos Reis to Botucatu use?
In order: BR-101, BR-494, RJ-139, BR-116, SP-060, SP-015, SP-280 and SP-209. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Angra dos Reis to Botucatu?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 87, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 137, 0.4 mi from the route); Municipal Museum of Barueri (museum, mile 261, 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.