Plan on about 5 h 12 min of driving for the 252-mile (406 km) trip from Campinas to Barra do Piraí, before any 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.”
| Total distance | 252 mi (406 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Campinas to Barra do Piraí
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-065 (76 mi) carry about 84% of the 252 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Campinas to Barra do Piraí, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 4–80 | 76 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 80–81 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 81–217 | 136 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 217–223 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 223–224 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 224–229 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 229–251 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 251–252 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 186 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Campinas and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 142), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 142), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 145), Itatiaia National Park (mile 195)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 41), Itapetinga State Park (mile 47), Itatiaia National Park (mile 195)
- Museums and history: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 41), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 93), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 113), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 142), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 142), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 145)
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Hang gliders and paragliders launch from Pedra Grande, and a trail leads to views over nearby towns. At about 1,400 meters, it's the highest point in Atibaia.
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
Aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano share space with the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts at this memorial to Brazil's aerospace history in São José dos Campos.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
In Quiririm, a district of Taubaté, the Italian Immigration Museum fills the brick Casa Indiani, built between 1897 and 1903 by a family from Cremona, with photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recalling immigrant life.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
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.
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.
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.
Arriving in Barra do Piraí
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Campinas to other places in Brazil
- Campinas to Araraquara
- Campinas to Botucatu
- Campinas to Bauru
- Campinas to Franca
- Campinas to Uberlândia
- Campinas to Ituiutaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campinas to Barra do Piraí?
About 5 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 252 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campinas to Barra do Piraí?
About 252 miles (406 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 Campinas to Barra do Piraí?
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 Campinas to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: SP-065, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campinas and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 142, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 142, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 195, 0.2 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.