The Wayro route from Bragança Paulista to Muriaé is 391 miles (629 km), about 9 h 22 min of driving without 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 391 mi (629 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-008 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Bragança Paulista to Muriaé is like
SP-060 (136 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 55% of the 391 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 Muriaé
| 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 | 289–321 | 32 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 321–326 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 326–389 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 389–391 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 162 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 321 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Bragança Paulista and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 171), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 240), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 255), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 353), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 353)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 17), Itatiaia National Park (mile 171), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 240)
- Museums and history: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 17), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 70), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 93), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 240), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 255), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 353), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 353)
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Pedra Grande, a protected state natural monument, tops the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters. It's Atibaia's highest point and a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders.
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.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Taubaté's tribute to children's author Monteiro Lobato dates to 1958. The museum occupies the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, with a historic main house and exhibitions.
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.
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.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
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 Muriaé?
About 9 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 391 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bragança Paulista to Muriaé?
About 391 miles (629 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 Muriaé?
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 Muriaé 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 Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 171, 0.3 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 255, 0.2 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 353, 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.