Plan on about 10 h 1 min of driving for the 505-mile (812 km) trip from Araçatuba to Fumaça, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 505 mi (812 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-209 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → RJ-161 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Araçatuba–Fumaça drive in a few lines
SP-300 (175 mi) and SP-060 (161 mi) carry about 67% of the 505 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Araçatuba and Fumaça
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-300 | 2–177 | 175 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 177–178 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-209 | 178–190 | 12 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 190–313 | 123 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 313–314 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 314–324 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 324–485 | 161 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 485–487 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-161 | 487–496 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 496–505 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 469 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Araçatuba and Fumaça
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 270), Pedra Selada State Park (mile 493)
- Museums and history: Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa (mile 112), Museu da Imagem e do Som de Bauru (mile 119), Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 313), Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (mile 321), Museu do Tribunal de Justiça (mile 321), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 377), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 400)
Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa
The Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa (Casa-Sede da Fazenda Divisa) is a historic building in Bauru, protected by the city's cultural heritage council since 2005.
Museu da Imagem e do Som de Bauru
Bauru's Museum of Image and Sound (Museu da Imagem e do Som de Bauru) collects photos, records, recordings, film footage and equipment to preserve and share the city's media history and culture.
Parque Geológico do Varvito
In Itu, a closed quarry exposes layers of varvite, sediment laid down in glacial lakes about 280 million years ago. Parque Geológico do Varvito lets visitors walk past these banded rock walls, a protected geological monument.
Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo
Run as a department of the University of São Paulo, this museum of archaeology and ethnology focuses on research, teaching, and sharing cultural and scientific knowledge with the public.
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.
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.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Plays featuring characters from Monteiro Lobato's stories, exhibitions, a historic main house and green areas make up the Museu Monteiro Lobato in Taubaté, a tribute to the children's author.
Pedra Selada State Park
Pedra Selada State Park is a state park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Arriving in Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- Niterói to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
From Araçatuba to other places in Brazil
- Araçatuba to Jaú
- Araçatuba to Itu
- Araçatuba to Bragança Paulista
- Araçatuba to Paranapiacaba
- Araçatuba to Cubatão
- Araçatuba to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Araçatuba to Fumaça?
About 10 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 505 miles.
How far is Fumaça from Araçatuba by car?
About 505 miles (812 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 Araçatuba to Fumaça drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Araçatuba to Fumaça?
In order: SP-300, SP-209, SP-280, SP-015, SP-060 and RJ-161. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Araçatuba and Fumaça?
Closest to the road: Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa (historic estate, mile 112, 1 mi from the route); Museu da Imagem e do Som de Bauru (museum, mile 119, 1 mi from the route); Museu Monteiro Lobato (museum, mile 400, 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.