Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí is about 229 road miles (368 km): roughly 4 h 47 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance | 229 mi (368 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-008 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-008 (41 mi) carry about 77% of the 229 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 1–42 | 41 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 42–57 | 15 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 57–193 | 136 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 193–199 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 199–201 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 201–205 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 205–227 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 227–229 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 162 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 82), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 118), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 118), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 122), Itatiaia National Park (mile 171)
- Nature and outdoors: Itapetinga State Park (mile 24), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 28), Itatiaia National Park (mile 171)
- Museums and history: Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 70), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 70), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 82), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 118), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 118), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 122)
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.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano share space with the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts at this memorial to Brazil's aerospace history in São José dos Campos.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Set inside São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade, the Museum of Folklore (Museu do Folclore) has explored Brazilian popular culture since 1997 through exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
A rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick are among the vintage vehicles and engines on display at the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas in Caçapava.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, who lived in Guaratinguetá and served as Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, is honored at the town's history museum.
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.
Arriving in 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
- Jundiaí to Barra do Piraí
From Bragança Paulista to other places in Brazil
- Bragança Paulista to Itu
- Bragança Paulista to Mogi Guaçu
- Bragança Paulista to Jaú
- Bragança Paulista to Botucatu
- Bragança Paulista to Araxá
- Bragança Paulista to Araguari
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí?
About 4 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 229 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí?
About 229 miles (368 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 Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí 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 Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: SP-008, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 118, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 118, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 171, 0.3 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.