By road, Angra dos Reis and Itanhaém are about 313 miles (504 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 44 min of driving.
- 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.”
| Distance by road | 313 mi (504 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-101 → BR-494 → RJ-139 → BR-116 → SPI 117/070 → SP-070 → SP-021 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Angra dos Reis–Itanhaém drive in a few lines
BR-116 (111 mi) and SPI 117/070 (42 mi) carry about 49% of the 313 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Angra dos Reis to Itanhaém, 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 | 229–261 | 32 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 261–263 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 263–282 | 19 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 282–283 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 283–313 | 30 | São Paulo |
- Mile 97 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Angra dos Reis and Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 87), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 137)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 87), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 257), Serra do Mar State Park (mile 274), Xixová-Japuí State Park (mile 287), Praia da Guilhermina (mile 288), Praia da Tupi (mile 291)
- Museums and history: Museu Frei Galvão (mile 137), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 202), Calçada do Lorena (mile 280)
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 Frei Galvão
In Guaratinguetá, São Paulo state, the Museu Frei Galvão operates as a municipal cultural institution backed by the city and a local friends' association.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Housed in an 1857 mansion in Jacareí, the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba) shows sacred and folk art, paintings, and archaeological finds such as ceramic vessels and stone tools.
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.
Serra do Mar State Park
Covering 778,381 acres of the Serra do Mar mountain range in São Paulo state, this state park protects a vast expanse of continuous Atlantic Forest.
Calçada do Lorena
Calçada do Lorena, in the Serra do Mar of São Paulo state, was the first paved road linking São Paulo to Santos, built on the orders of governor Bernardo José Maria de Lorena.
Xixová-Japuí State Park
On the Atlantic coast of São Paulo state, Xixová-Japuí State Park protects an isolated stretch of well-preserved Atlantic Forest.
Praia da Guilhermina
Stretching 1.5 kilometers along the shore of Praia Grande, São Paulo, Praia da Guilhermina sits between Aviação and Boqueirão beaches.
Praia da Tupi
Praia da Tupi is a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo state, with yellowish sand and blue water; it is one of the city's less crowded beaches and a favorite with surfers.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
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 Cubatão
- Angra dos Reis to Itu
- Angra dos Reis to Mogi Guaçu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Angra dos Reis to Itanhaém?
About 6 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 313 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Angra dos Reis by car?
About 313 miles (504 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 Itanhaém drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Angra dos Reis to Itanhaém?
In order: BR-101, BR-494, RJ-139, BR-116, SPI 117/070, SP-070, SP-021, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Angra dos Reis and Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 87, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 137, 0.4 mi from the route); Parque Natural Estoril (park, mile 257, 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.