Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Pindamonhangaba is about 423 road miles (681 km): roughly 9 h 37 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Total distance | 423 mi (681 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 37 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 16.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Pindamonhangaba drive plays out
BR-116 (161 mi) and RJ-180 (152 mi) carry about 74% of the 423 miles. It runs through 3 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Pindamonhangaba, road by road
| 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 | 258–419 | 161 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| local roads | 419–423 | 4 | 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)
Stops between Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Pindamonhangaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 352), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 406)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 21), Praia do Buraco (mile 233), Tijuca National Park (mile 247), Itatiaia National Park (mile 352)
- Museums and history: Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 21), Solar do Jambeiro (mile 239), Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro (mile 243), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 406)
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.
Praia do Buraco
About four kilometers from Praia Central in Balneário Camboriú, Praia do Buraco borders Praia do Canto; strong waves make it unsafe for swimming, so it draws mostly fishermen and photographers.
Solar do Jambeiro
Solar do Jambeiro, also called Palacete Bartholdy, is a manor house in São Domingos, Niterói, now a cultural center for art exhibitions, restoration courses, theater and music.
Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro
Opened on September 3, 1965, for Rio's fourth centenary, the Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro is a state museum dedicated to carioca culture.
Tijuca National Park
Covering mountains inside the city of Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca National Park is an urban national park within the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve, managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.
Carioca Aqueduct
Better known as Arcos da Lapa, the Carioca Aqueduct in Rio de Janeiro was built in the mid-18th century to carry fresh water from the Carioca River to the city.
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.
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.
Once you reach Pindamonhangaba
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Dom Pedro I e Dona Leopoldina
Founded in 1957, the Museu Histórico Pedagógico Dom Pedro I e Dona Leopoldina is a history museum in the town of Pindamonhangaba.
Palacete Tiradentes
Palacete Tiradentes is a building located in the city of Pindamonhangaba, in São Paulo state, Brazil.
More drives to Pindamonhangaba
- São José dos Campos to Pindamonhangaba
- Jacareí to Pindamonhangaba
- Mogi das Cruzes to Pindamonhangaba
- São Paulo to Pindamonhangaba
- Bragança Paulista to Pindamonhangaba
- Jundiaí to Pindamonhangaba
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 does it take to drive from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Pindamonhangaba?
About 9 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 423 miles.
How far is Pindamonhangaba from Cachoeiro de Itapemirim by car?
About 423 miles (681 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 Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Pindamonhangaba?
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 Pindamonhangaba?
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 Pindamonhangaba?
Closest to the road: Solar do Jambeiro (museum, mile 239, 2 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 352, 0.3 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 406, 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.