Plan on about 5 h 30 min of driving for the 258-mile (415 km) trip from Angra dos Reis to Bragança Paulista, before any stops.
- 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.”
| Distance | 258 mi (415 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-494 → RJ-139 → BR-116 → SP-065 → SP-010 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Angra dos Reis–Bragança Paulista drive in a few lines
BR-116 (143 mi) and SP-065 (43 mi) carry about 72% of the 258 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.
Roads you'll take from Angra dos Reis to Bragança Paulista
| 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 | 58–201 | 143 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 201–244 | 43 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 244–245 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 245–254 | 9 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 254–258 | 4 | São Paulo |
- Mile 97 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Angra dos Reis and Bragança Paulista
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 87), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 140), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 176)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 87), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 231), Itapetinga State Park (mile 234), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 241)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 140), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 165), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 176), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 188), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 241)
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Taubaté's tribute to children's author Monteiro Lobato dates to 1958. The museum occupies the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, with a historic main house and exhibitions.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Renovated and reopened in 2023, Caçapava's Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas dates to 1963 and moved to the city a year later. Its collection includes vintage vehicles and engines.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Since 1997, São José dos Campos has explored Brazilian folk traditions at the Museu do Folclore, located within the Parque da Cidade. Along with exhibitions, it runs a specialized library and a toy library.
Municipal Market of São José dos Campos
Completed in 1923 on the site of an 1896 market, the heritage-listed Municipal Market of São José dos Campos sells cheeses, spices, medicinal herbs, preserves, fish and meat, and is known for pastel with sugarcane juice.
Parque Estadual de Itaberaba
Created in 2010, Itaberaba State Park (Parque Estadual Itaberaba) protects land in São Paulo state spread across Arujá, Guarulhos, Mairiporã, Nazaré Paulista and Santa Isabel.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Pedra Grande, a protected state natural monument, tops the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters. It's Atibaia's highest point and a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders.
More drives to Bragança Paulista
- Limeira to Bragança Paulista
- São Carlos to Bragança Paulista
- Araraquara to Bragança Paulista
- Ribeirão Preto to Bragança Paulista
- Bauru to Bragança Paulista
- Franca to Bragança Paulista
From Angra dos Reis to other places in Brazil
- Angra dos Reis to Caraguatatuba
- Angra dos Reis to Paranapiacaba
- Angra dos Reis to Cubatão
- Angra dos Reis to Itu
- Angra dos Reis to Itanhaém
- Angra dos Reis to Mogi Guaçu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Angra dos Reis to Bragança Paulista?
About 5 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 258 miles.
How far is Bragança Paulista from Angra dos Reis by car?
About 258 miles (415 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 Angra dos Reis to Bragança Paulista?
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 Bragança Paulista use?
In order: BR-101, BR-494, RJ-139, BR-116, SP-065 and SP-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Angra dos Reis and Bragança Paulista?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 87, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 140, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 176, 1 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.