By road, Barra Mansa and Ourinhos are about 416 miles (669 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 48 min of driving.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 416 mi (669 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-225 → SP-327 → SPA-026/327 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Barra Mansa–Ourinhos drive in a few lines
SP-280 (184 mi) and BR-116 (148 mi) carry about 80% of the 416 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Barra Mansa to Ourinhos, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 2–150 | 148 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 150–183 | 33 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 183–193 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 193–198 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 198–382 | 184 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 382–394 | 12 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 394–410 | 16 | São Paulo |
| SPA-026/327 | 410–414 | 4 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 414–416 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 40 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Barra Mansa and Ourinhos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 30), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 80), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 119)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 30), Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 237)
- Museums and history: Museu Frei Galvão (mile 80), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 119), Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 185), Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo (mile 186), Museu Geológico Valdemar Lefèvre (mile 188), Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 194)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 178)
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.
Museu Frei Galvão
Guaratinguetá's city government and a local association of museum friends jointly maintain the Museu Frei Galvão, a municipal cultural institution in São Paulo state.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Renovated and reopened in 2023, Caçapava's Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas dates to 1963 and moved to the city a year later. Its collection includes vintage vehicles and engines.
Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos
Founded in 1982, the Guarulhos Municipal Zoo keeps more than 400 animals of 100 species on 70,000 square meters, mostly birds, mammals and reptiles native to Brazil.
Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo
Set in the Immigrant Inn building, opened in 1887 in São Paulo's Mooca neighborhood, the Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo tells the story of immigration.
Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo
This Catholic basilica stands at the corner of Cásper Líbero Avenue and Santa Ifigênia Street in São Paulo's Santa Ifigênia district.
Museu Geológico Valdemar Lefèvre
Operated by the state's Geological Institute, the Museu Geológico Valdemar Lefèvre is a public state museum of geology in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.
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.
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.
More drives to Ourinhos
- Franca to Ourinhos
- Bragança Paulista to Ourinhos
- Mogi das Cruzes to Ourinhos
- Cubatão to Ourinhos
- São Vicente to Ourinhos
- Praia Grande to Ourinhos
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 Itanhaém
- Barra Mansa to Mogi Guaçu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Barra Mansa to Ourinhos?
About 7 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 416 miles.
What is the driving distance from Barra Mansa to Ourinhos?
About 416 miles (669 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 Ourinhos?
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 Ourinhos use?
In order: BR-116, SP-060, SP-015, SP-280, SP-225, SP-327 and SPA-026/327. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Barra Mansa to Ourinhos?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 30, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 80, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 119, 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.