Plan on about 7 h 29 min of driving for the 367-mile (590 km) trip from Araraquara to Barra do Piraí, 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 | 367 mi (590 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-310 → SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Araraquara to Barra do Piraí drive plays out
SP-060 (137 mi) and SP-065 (87 mi) carry about 61% of the 367 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Araraquara and Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 2–75 | 73 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 75–76 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 76–106 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 106–107 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 107–194 | 87 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 194–331 | 137 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 331–337 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 337–338 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 338–343 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 343–365 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 365–367 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 300 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Araraquara and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (mile 25), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 220), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 256), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 256), Itatiaia National Park (mile 309)
- Nature and outdoors: Itapetinga State Park (mile 162), Itatiaia National Park (mile 309)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (mile 91), Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti (mile 117), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 220), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 256), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 256)
- With kids: Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (mile 25)
Astronomical Observatory Dietrich Schiel
On USP's Campus 1 in São Carlos, the Dietrich Schiel Observatory opened in April 1986, coinciding with the passage of Halley's Comet, and belongs to the university's science outreach center.
Parque Ecológico de São Carlos
Officially named Parque Ecológico Dr. Antônio Teixeira Vianna, this ecological park belongs to the city of São Carlos and sits right next to the Federal University of São Carlos.
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão
Americana's municipal history museum occupies the old headquarters of the Fazenda Salto Grande, near where the Atibaia and Jaguari rivers meet to form the Piracicaba, and is run by the city's culture and tourism department.
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti
Campinas's Museum of Contemporary Art (MACC), founded in 1965, sits on Avenida Benjamin Constant downtown, beside the city hall and municipal library. Its collection focuses on postwar Brazilian art, with paintings, sculpture, works on paper and installations.
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.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Founded in 1963 and moved to Caçapava a year later, the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas reopened after renovation in 2023, showing vintage vehicles and engines including a rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick.
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
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.
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.
When you get to Barra do Piraí
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Araraquara to other places in Brazil
- Araraquara to Ituiutaba
- Araraquara to Itu
- Araraquara to Mogi Guaçu
- Araraquara to Bragança Paulista
- Araraquara to Paranapiacaba
- Araraquara to Cubatão
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Araraquara to Barra do Piraí?
About 7 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 367 miles.
What is the driving distance from Araraquara to Barra do Piraí?
About 367 miles (590 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 Araraquara to Barra do Piraí drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Araraquara to Barra do Piraí?
In order: SP-310, SP-330, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Araraquara and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (zoo, mile 25, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 256, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 309, 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.