Barra Mansa to Itanhaém is about 256 road miles (412 km): roughly 5 h 11 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 | 256 mi (412 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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 10.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Barra Mansa to Itanhaém drive plays out
BR-116 (110 mi) and SPI 117/070 (43 mi) carry about 60% of the 256 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.
Roads you'll take from Barra Mansa to Itanhaém
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 2–112 | 110 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SPI 117/070 | 112–155 | 43 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 155–171 | 16 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 171–172 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 172–204 | 32 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 204–206 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 206–225 | 19 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 225–226 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 226–255 | 29 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 255–256 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 40 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Barra Mansa to Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 30), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 83)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 30), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 199), Serra do Mar State Park (mile 217), Boqueirão Beach (mile 230), Praia da Guilhermina (mile 231), Praia da Tupi (mile 234)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 83), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 112), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 145)
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recall immigrant life at the Italian Immigration Museum, housed in the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm, a district of Taubaté.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Ceramic vessels and stone tools are among the archaeological finds at the Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba in Jacareí, which also displays sacred art, folk art and paintings.
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.
Boqueirão Beach
Running 670 meters along the Praia Grande shoreline between Forte and Guilhermina beaches, Praia do Boqueirão has restaurants, kiosks and a tourist information post.
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 Barra Mansa to other places in Brazil
- Barra Mansa to Trindade
- Barra Mansa to Caraguatatuba
- Barra Mansa to Paranapiacaba
- Barra Mansa to Itu
- Barra Mansa to Mogi Guaçu
- Barra Mansa to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barra Mansa to Itanhaém?
About 5 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 256 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Barra Mansa by car?
About 256 miles (412 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.
Is it safe to drive from Barra Mansa to Itanhaém?
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 Barra Mansa to Itanhaém use?
In order: 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.
Where can you stop on the way from Barra Mansa to Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 30, 0.2 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 83, 0.4 mi from the route); Parque Natural Estoril (park, mile 199, 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.