The Wayro route from Bragança Paulista to Rio das Ostras is 378 miles (608 km), about 8 h 6 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 378 mi (608 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-008 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-162 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Bragança Paulista to Rio das Ostras is like
SP-060 (136 mi) and BR-101 (99 mi) carry about 62% of the 378 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Bragança Paulista to Rio das Ostras
| 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 | 193–268 | 75 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 268–367 | 99 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-162 | 367–376 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 376–378 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 162 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Bragança Paulista and Rio das Ostras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Frei Galvão (mile 121), Itatiaia National Park (mile 171)
- Nature and outdoors: Itapetinga State Park (mile 24), Itatiaia National Park (mile 171), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 314)
- Museums and history: Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 70), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 121), Museu de Arte do Rio (mile 281)
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.
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.
Museu Frei Galvão
The Museu Frei Galvão is a municipal cultural institution in Guaratinguetá, in São Paulo state, maintained jointly by the city government and a local association of the museum's friends.
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.
Teatro Carlos Gomes
Established in 1868 in the Hotel Richelieu, Teatro Carlos Gomes is a theater in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Museu de Arte do Rio
Opened on March 1, 2013, Museu de Arte do Rio is an art museum maintained through a partnership of municipal institutions and private initiatives.
Pedra do Índio
On Icaraí beach in Niterói, Pedra do Índio is a rock formation used by local anglers and beachgoers, with views over Guanabara Bay.
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park is a protected area in Rio de Janeiro state, set aside by the municipality to safeguard a stretch of Atlantic Forest.
Once you reach Rio das Ostras
Iriry Lagoon
Also nicknamed Coca-Cola Lagoon, Iriry Lagoon in Rio das Ostras is ringed by a protected area with trails, kiosks, beaches, leisure spots and a lookout.
More drives to Rio das Ostras
- Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Petrópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Barra Mansa to Rio das Ostras
- Angra dos Reis to Rio das Ostras
- Pindamonhangaba to Rio das Ostras
- Taubaté to Rio das Ostras
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 Rio das Ostras?
About 8 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 378 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bragança Paulista to Rio das Ostras?
About 378 miles (608 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 Rio das Ostras drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Bragança Paulista to Rio das Ostras?
In order: SP-008, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116, BR-101 and RJ-162. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Bragança Paulista and Rio das Ostras?
Closest to the road: Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 121, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 171, 0.3 mi from the route); Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 314, 1 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.