Angra dos Reis to Cubatão is about 279 road miles (449 km): roughly 6 h 2 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 279 mi (449 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-494 → RJ-139 → BR-116 → SPI 117/070 → SP-070 → SP-021 → SP-150 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Angra dos Reis to Cubatão
BR-116 (111 mi) and SPI 117/070 (42 mi) carry about 55% of the 279 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Angra dos Reis to Cubatão, 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 | 58–169 | 111 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 169–170 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPI 117/070 | 170–212 | 42 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 212–228 | 16 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 228–229 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 229–258 | 29 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 258–260 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-150 | 260–278 | 18 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 278–279 | 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 Cubatão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 87), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 137), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 140), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 140), Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 254), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 262)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 87), Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 254), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 262)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 137), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 140), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 140), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 164), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 202), Museu Barão de Mauá (mile 249)
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of comedian and filmmaker Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, this museum displays more than 20,000 items, including photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Ceramic vessels and stone tools are among the archaeological finds at the Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba in Jacareí, which also displays sacred art, folk art and paintings.
Museu Barão de Mauá
Mauá's history museum keeps photographs, objects and documents on the city's past and serves as its main center for historical research.
Pedroso Municipal Nature Park
Santo André's Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (Parque do Pedroso) is a strictly protected conservation unit that holds important water sources and a fragment of Atlantic Forest.
Parque Natural Estoril
In São Bernardo do Campo, Parque Natural Estoril is a conservation area protecting Atlantic Forest, part of the Billings Reservoir and local wildlife across roughly 373,000 square meters.
Arriving in Cubatão
Santos Botanical Garden
Named for activist Chico Mendes, Santos Botanical Garden is an ecological park that preserves plant species and grows seedlings for the beachfront gardens and other public spaces of Santos.
Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature
São Vicente's Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature (Joias da Natureza) is a museum of mineralogy and natural sciences in São Paulo state.
Ecological Park of Perequê
Named for the Perequê River that runs through it, the Ecological Park of Perequê (Parque Ecológico do Perequê) is a natural area in the municipality of Cubatão.
More drives to Cubatão
- São Paulo to Cubatão
- Jundiaí to Cubatão
- Bragança Paulista to Cubatão
- Itu to Cubatão
- Campinas to Cubatão
- Limeira to Cubatão
From Angra dos Reis to other places in Brazil
- Angra dos Reis to Caraguatatuba
- Angra dos Reis to Bragança Paulista
- Angra dos Reis to Paranapiacaba
- 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 Cubatão?
About 6 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 279 miles.
How far is Cubatão from Angra dos Reis by car?
About 279 miles (449 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 Cubatão?
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 Cubatão use?
In order: BR-101, BR-494, RJ-139, BR-116, SPI 117/070, SP-070, SP-021 and SP-150. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Angra dos Reis and Cubatão?
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); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 140, 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.