The Wayro route from Bragança Paulista to Penedo is 180 miles (289 km), about 3 h 37 min of driving without stops.
- 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 | 180 mi (289 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-008 → SP-065 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Bragança Paulista to Penedo is like
SP-060 (118 mi) and SP-008 (41 mi) carry about 88% of the 180 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Bragança Paulista to Penedo: 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 | 57–175 | 118 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 175–180 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 162 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Bragança Paulista and Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 82), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 118), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 122)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 17), Itapetinga State Park (mile 24), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 28)
- Museums and history: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 17), 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), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 122)
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.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Inside the DCTA aerospace complex in São José dos Campos, this memorial traces Brazil's aerospace history with aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano, the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts.
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
Founded in 1963 and moved to Caçapava a year later, the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas reopened after renovation in 2023, showing vintage vehicles and engines including a rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick.
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.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
Once you reach Penedo
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.
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
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 Penedo?
About 3 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 180 miles.
How far is Penedo from Bragança Paulista by car?
About 180 miles (289 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 Penedo?
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 Penedo use?
In order: SP-008, SP-065 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Bragança Paulista and Penedo?
Closest to the road: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 82, 1 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 118, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 122, 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.