By road, Barra Mansa and Votuporanga are about 492 miles (791 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 32 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 492 mi (791 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-065 → SP-330 → SP-310 → SP-320 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Barra Mansa–Votuporanga drive in a few lines
SP-310 (187 mi) and BR-116 (142 mi) carry about 67% of the 492 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.
The route from Barra Mansa to Votuporanga, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 2–144 | 142 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 144–232 | 88 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 232–263 | 31 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 263–450 | 187 | São Paulo |
| SP-320 | 450–490 | 40 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 490–492 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 40 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Barra Mansa to Votuporanga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 30), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 83)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 30), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 184)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 83), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 184), Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (mile 226), Memorial Casa Ronald Golias (mile 313), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 338)
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.
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.
Municipal Market of São José dos Campos
Completed in 1923 on the site of an 1896 market, the heritage-listed Municipal Market of São José dos Campos sells cheeses, spices, medicinal herbs, preserves, fish and meat, and is known for pastel with sugarcane juice.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Pedra Grande, a protected state natural monument, tops the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters. It's Atibaia's highest point and a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders.
Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp
Run by the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), the Museu Exploratório de Ciências aims to reveal the relationship between humans and nature; its headquarters design came from an international competition held in 2009.
Planetário de Campinas
Inside Parque Portugal, the Lagoa do Taquaral park in Campinas, this municipal planetarium has projected the night sky onto its 8-meter dome since 1987, with shows on constellations and astronomy.
Memorial Casa Ronald Golias
Opened in March 2016 in São Carlos, this memorial preserves the legacy of Ronald Golias, the nationally known comedian born in the city on May 4, 1929.
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.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Built in 1914, the mansion that houses Araraquara's Casa da Cultura is protected by CONDEPHAAT, São Paulo's heritage council. Inside are historical collections and a small theater.
More drives to Votuporanga
- Campinas to Votuporanga
- Itu to Votuporanga
- Poços de Caldas to Votuporanga
- Tatuí to Votuporanga
- Jundiaí to Votuporanga
- Sorocaba to Votuporanga
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 does it take to drive from Barra Mansa to Votuporanga?
About 9 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 492 miles.
How far is Votuporanga from Barra Mansa by car?
About 492 miles (791 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 Barra Mansa to Votuporanga 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 Barra Mansa to Votuporanga use?
In order: BR-116, SP-065, SP-330, SP-310 and SP-320. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Barra Mansa and Votuporanga?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 30, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 83, 0.4 mi from the route); Municipal Market of São José dos Campos (market, mile 131, 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.