Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Guaratinguetá is about 403 road miles (648 km): roughly 9 h 11 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 403 mi (648 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-482 → BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Guaratinguetá is like
RJ-180 (152 mi) and BR-116 (144 mi) carry about 73% of the 403 miles. It runs through 3 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Guaratinguetá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-482 | 1–7 | 6 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 7–72 | 65 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 72–73 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 73–78 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 78–81 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 81–85 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 85–237 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 237–247 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 247–255 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 255–258 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 258–402 | 144 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| local roads | 402–403 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 35 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 362 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Guaratinguetá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 352)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 21), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 210), Reserva Florestal do Grajaú (mile 248), Itatiaia National Park (mile 352)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 21), Museu Antônio Parreiras (mile 239), Centro Cultural do Movimento Escoteiro (mile 243), Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro (mile 244), Museu Histórico e Diplomático (mile 247)
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
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.
Museu Antônio Parreiras
In Niterói's Ingá neighborhood, on Rua Tiradentes, the Museu Antônio Parreiras is devoted to preserving the memory and work of Brazilian painter Antônio Parreiras.
Pedra de Itapuca
Between Icaraí and Flechas beaches in Niterói, Pedra de Itapuca is a rock formation considered one of the symbols of the city.
Centro Cultural do Movimento Escoteiro
Founded in 1985 in Rio de Janeiro, the Centro Cultural do Movimento Escoteiro (CCME) preserves and shares the memory and culture of scouting in Brazil and holds the country's largest scouting collection.
Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's Presbyterian Cathedral is the historic congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil and was the first Presbyterian church in the country.
Museu Histórico e Diplomático
Housed in the Palácio Itamaraty in Rio de Janeiro, the Museu Histórico e Diplomático preserves the history of Brazilian diplomacy.
Reserva Florestal do Grajaú
Part of the Tijuca forest, Reserva Florestal do Grajaú is a 136-acre park in Rio's Grajaú neighborhood that covers a slope of the Serra dos Três Rios up to Tijuca National Park.
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.
In Guaratinguetá itself
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.
Museu Frei Galvão
In Guaratinguetá, São Paulo state, the Museu Frei Galvão operates as a municipal cultural institution backed by the city and a local friends' association.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
More drives to Guaratinguetá
- Jacareí to Guaratinguetá
- São Paulo to Guaratinguetá
- Jundiaí to Guaratinguetá
- Sorocaba to Guaratinguetá
- Itu to Guaratinguetá
- Limeira to Guaratinguetá
From Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to other places in Brazil
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Rio das Ostras
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Teresópolis
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Barra do Piraí
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Itaguaí
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Barra Mansa
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Guaratinguetá?
About 9 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 403 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Guaratinguetá?
About 403 miles (648 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Guaratinguetá drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Guaratinguetá?
In order: BR-482, BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Guaratinguetá?
Closest to the road: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 210, 1 mi from the route); Museu Antônio Parreiras (museum, mile 239, 2 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 352, 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.