Barretos to Barra do Piraí is about 460 road miles (740 km): roughly 9 h 12 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 460 mi (740 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-326 → SP-310 → SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Barretos–Barra do Piraí drive in a few lines
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-065 (87 mi) carry about 48% of the 460 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Barretos to Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-326 | 2–82 | 80 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 82–168 | 86 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 168–169 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 169–199 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 199–200 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 200–287 | 87 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 287–288 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 288–424 | 136 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 424–431 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 431–432 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 432–436 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 436–458 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 458–460 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 393 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 352), Itatiaia National Park (mile 402)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 259), Itatiaia National Park (mile 402)
- Museums and history: André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo (mile 29), Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Jaboticabal (mile 52), Museu da Energia (mile 116), Mata de Santa Genebra (mile 203), Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti (mile 211), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 352)
André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo
Known locally as the Museu do Automóvel, Bebedouro's private museum grew from Eduardo André Matarazzo's collection of vintage vehicles and also shows retired airliners outdoors, including a DC-3 and a Vickers Viscount.
Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Jaboticabal
Jaboticabal's Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral stands on Joaquim Batista Square, the city's zero point. It serves as seat of the Catholic Diocese of Jaboticabal and became a parish in 1898.
Museu da Energia
Inside the Monjolinho hydroelectric plant in São Carlos, the Museu da Energia tells the story of the power sector, from early equipment to CPFL's 90 years of work in interior São Paulo.
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.
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.
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti
Campinas's Museum of Contemporary Art (MACC), founded in 1965, sits on Avenida Benjamin Constant downtown, beside the city hall and municipal library. Its collection focuses on postwar Brazilian art, with paintings, sculpture, works on paper and installations.
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.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
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.
When you get to 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 Barretos to other places in Brazil
- Barretos to Assis
- Barretos to Ourinhos
- Barretos to Paranapiacaba
- Barretos to Itanhaém
- Barretos to Guaratinguetá
- Barretos to Penedo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Barretos to Barra do Piraí?
About 9 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 460 miles.
What is the driving distance from Barretos to Barra do Piraí?
About 460 miles (740 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 Barretos to Barra do Piraí drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Barretos to Barra do Piraí?
In order: SP-326, 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 Barretos and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Astronomical Observatory Dietrich Schiel (astronomical observatory, mile 118, 2 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 352, 0.5 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 402, 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.