By road, Bragança Paulista and Itaperuna are about 406 miles (653 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 47 min of driving.
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| Distance by road | 406 mi (653 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-008 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → RJ-198 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Bragança Paulista to Itaperuna drive plays out
SP-060 (136 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 53% of the 406 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Bragança Paulista and Itaperuna
| 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 | 205–277 | 72 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 277–281 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 281–283 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 283–289 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 289–322 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 322–323 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 323–351 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 351–352 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 352–396 | 44 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 396–405 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 405–406 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 162 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 322 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 357 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Bragança Paulista and Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 171), Santana Cathedral (mile 227), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 229), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 240), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 255)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 28), Itatiaia National Park (mile 171), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 240)
- Museums and history: Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 93), Santana Cathedral (mile 227), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 229), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 240), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 255)
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.
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.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Founded in 1958 on the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, Taubaté's Museu Monteiro Lobato honors the children's author with exhibitions, a historic main house, green areas and plays featuring characters from his stories.
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.
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.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
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 is the drive from Bragança Paulista to Itaperuna?
About 9 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 406 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bragança Paulista to Itaperuna?
About 406 miles (653 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 Bragança Paulista to Itaperuna?
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 Itaperuna use?
In order: SP-008, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186 and RJ-198. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Bragança Paulista to Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 171, 0.3 mi from the route); Museu Casa da Hera (museum, mile 240, 0.6 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 255, 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.