Plan on about 7 h 37 min of driving for the 384-mile (618 km) trip from Botucatu to Itaguaí, before any stops.
- 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 384 mi (618 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-209 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-493 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Botucatu to Itaguaí: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (175 mi) and SP-280 (122 mi) carry about 77% of the 384 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Botucatu to Itaguaí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-209 | 1–15 | 14 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 15–137 | 122 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 137–138 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 138–148 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 148–323 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 323–370 | 47 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 370–372 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 372–378 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 378–384 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 293 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Botucatu and Itaguaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 135), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 154), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 249), Itatiaia National Park (mile 302)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 302)
- Museums and history: Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (mile 125), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 135), Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo (mile 145), Museu do Tribunal de Justiça (mile 145), Memorial do Corinthians (mile 150), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 154), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 201), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 249)
Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi
Named for Emanuel von Lauenstein Massarani, this contemporary art museum is housed in the Itapevi city council building, in the northeast part of the city.
Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum
Also called the Osasco Museum, the Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum occupies a 19th-century mansion built by Antônio Agú for banker Giovanni Brícola in Osasco, Greater São Paulo.
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 do Tribunal de Justiça
Run by the São Paulo State Court of Justice, this museum opened in 1995 and since 2007 has occupied the Palacete Conde de Sarzedas, a late-19th-century building near Sé metro station.
Memorial do Corinthians
Also known as Memorial do Parque São Jorge, the Corinthians memorial at the club's headquarters in São Paulo's East Zone covers the team's history and is open to the public.
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos
Also called Guarulhos Cathedral, this Catholic church was built in 1665 in the center of Guarulhos, São Paulo state.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Since 1997, São José dos Campos has explored Brazilian folk traditions at the Museu do Folclore, located within the Parque da Cidade. Along with exhibitions, it runs a specialized library and a toy library.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
More drives to Itaguaí
- São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Jacareí to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
From Botucatu to other places in Brazil
- Botucatu to Araguari
- Botucatu to Ituiutaba
- Botucatu to Paranapiacaba
- Botucatu to Cubatão
- Botucatu to Itanhaém
- Botucatu to Guaratinguetá
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Botucatu to Itaguaí?
About 7 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 384 miles.
How far is Itaguaí from Botucatu by car?
About 384 miles (618 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 Botucatu to Itaguaí?
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 Botucatu to Itaguaí use?
In order: SP-209, SP-280, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-493. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Botucatu and Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (cathedral, mile 154, 0.6 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 249, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 302, 0.4 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.