By road, Belo Horizonte and Jacareí are about 370 miles (596 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 53 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 370 mi (596 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-381 → BR-262 → SP-008 → SP-065 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Belo Horizonte to Jacareí
BR-381 (310 mi) and SP-008 (28 mi) carry about 91% of the 370 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Belo Horizonte to Jacareí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 7–16 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 16–21 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 21–322 | 301 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 322–350 | 28 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 350–365 | 15 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 365–370 | 5 | São Paulo |
- Mile 298 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Belo Horizonte and Jacareí
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Rola-Moça State Park (mile 8), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 325), Itapetinga State Park (mile 332), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 336)
- Museums and history: Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture (mile 12), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 325)
Serra do Rola-Moça State Park
On the edge of metropolitan Belo Horizonte, Serra do Rola-Moça State Park protects rugged ridges of the Espinhaço range where cerrado savanna meets Atlantic Forest.
Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture
Known locally as Casa do Registro, the Casa da Cultura Nair Mendes Moreira is an 18th-century house in Contagem. Local tradition links it to a Portuguese Crown post that counted goods and checked tax payments.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Topping the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters, Pedra Grande is Atibaia's highest point, a protected state natural monument where hang gliders and paragliders launch and a trail leads to views over nearby towns.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
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.
Once you reach Jacareí
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.
More drives to Jacareí
- Jundiaí to Jacareí
- Limeira to Jacareí
- Araraquara to Jacareí
- Ribeirão Preto to Jacareí
- Bauru to Jacareí
- Franca to Jacareí
From Belo Horizonte to other places in Brazil
- Belo Horizonte to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Belo Horizonte to Juiz de Fora
- Belo Horizonte to Muriaé
- Belo Horizonte to Passos
- Belo Horizonte to Araxá
- Belo Horizonte to Itaperuna
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Belo Horizonte to Jacareí?
About 7 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 370 miles.
What is the driving distance from Belo Horizonte to Jacareí?
About 370 miles (596 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 Belo Horizonte to Jacareí 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 Belo Horizonte to Jacareí use?
In order: BR-381, BR-262, SP-008 and SP-065. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Belo Horizonte to Jacareí?
Closest to the road: Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture (museum, mile 12, 3 mi from the route); Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (natural monument, mile 325, 4 mi from the route); Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (state park, mile 336, 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.