The Wayro route from Assis to Barra do Piraí is 481 miles (774 km), about 9 h 16 min of driving without 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 481 mi (774 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SP-327 → SP-225 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Assis to Barra do Piraí drive plays out
SP-280 (188 mi) and SP-060 (175 mi) carry about 75% of the 481 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Assis to Barra do Piraí: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 2–39 | 37 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 39–60 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 60–71 | 11 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 71–259 | 188 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 259–260 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 260–270 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 270–445 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 445–452 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 452–457 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 457–479 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 479–481 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 414 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Assis to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Market of Lapa (mile 262), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 275), Itatiaia National Park (mile 423)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 275), Itatiaia National Park (mile 423)
- Museums and history: Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 258), Oceanographic Museum in the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo (mile 258), Memorial de 32 (mile 267), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 275), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 275), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 321)
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.
Oceanographic Museum in the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo
Inside the University of São Paulo campus, the Oceanographic Museum, founded in 1988, has permanent exhibits on ocean dynamics, structure and biodiversity and on oceanographic science.
Municipal Market of Lapa
Opened on August 24, 1954, the Lapa Municipal Market (Mercadão da Lapa) is a landmark and tourist stop in Lapa, a neighborhood in São Paulo's west zone.
Memorial de 32
Opened on July 9, 2005, in the building of the Historical and Geographical Institute of São Paulo, Memorial de 32 holds documents and military artifacts from the 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution.
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos
Also called Guarulhos Cathedral, this Catholic church was built in 1665 in the center of Guarulhos, São Paulo state.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Located within the DCTA aerospace complex, the Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro tells the story of Brazilian aerospace through aircraft, a rocket, engines, simulators and pieces of satellites.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Arriving in 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 Assis to other places in Brazil
- Assis to Paranapiacaba
- Assis to Penedo
- Assis to Trindade
- Assis to Fumaça
- Assis to Historic Village of Mambucaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Assis to Barra do Piraí?
About 9 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 481 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Assis by car?
About 481 miles (774 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 Assis to Barra do Piraí drive?
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 Assis to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: SP-270, SP-327, SP-225, SP-280, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Assis to Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Municipal Market of Lapa (market, mile 262, 0.7 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (cathedral, mile 275, 0.5 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 423, 0.2 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.