Araraquara to Muriaé is about 529 road miles (851 km): roughly 12 h 3 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 529 mi (851 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 3 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, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Araraquara to Muriaé is like
SP-060 (137 mi) and SP-065 (87 mi) carry about 42% of the 529 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Araraquara and Muriaé
| 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 | 343–414 | 71 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 414–419 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 419–421 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 421–426 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 426–459 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 459–464 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 464–527 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 527–529 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 300 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 459 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Araraquara and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (mile 25), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 256), Itatiaia National Park (mile 309), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 490), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 490)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 166), Itatiaia National Park (mile 309), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 378)
- Museums and history: Mata de Santa Genebra (mile 109), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 208), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 256), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 490), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 490)
- With kids: Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (mile 25)
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.
Mata de Santa Genebra
Mata de Santa Genebra is a forest in Campinas protected as an Area of Relevant Ecological Interest. The José Pedro de Oliveira Foundation has hosted guided trail walks there with wildlife researchers from Unicamp.
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.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Inside the DCTA aerospace complex in São José dos Campos, this memorial traces Brazil's aerospace history with aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano, the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts.
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.
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.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
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 Muriaé?
About 12 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 529 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Araraquara by car?
About 529 miles (851 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 Muriaé 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 Muriaé?
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 Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (zoo, mile 25, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 309, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 490, 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.