Campinas to Cabo Frio is about 394 road miles (634 km): roughly 8 h 22 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 394 mi (634 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-124 → RJ-140 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Campinas to Cabo Frio is like
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-065 (76 mi) carry about 54% of the 394 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 Campinas to Cabo Frio
| 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 | 217–293 | 76 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 293–347 | 54 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-124 | 347–383 | 36 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 383–385 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-140 | 385–392 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 392–394 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 186 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Campinas and Cabo Frio
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 142), Itatiaia National Park (mile 195)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 41), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 52), Itatiaia National Park (mile 195), Costa do Sol State Park (mile 382)
- Museums and history: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 41), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 142), Palácio do Ingá (mile 309)
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.
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.
Municipal Market of São José dos Campos
Completed in 1923 on the site of an 1896 market, the heritage-listed Municipal Market of São José dos Campos sells cheeses, spices, medicinal herbs, preserves, fish and meat, and is known for pastel with sugarcane juice.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
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.
Convento do Carmo
Convento do Carmo in Rio de Janeiro stands near Praça XV in the city center; the present convent is on Rua Morais e Vale.
Palácio do Ingá
In Niterói's Ingá neighborhood, the Palácio do Ingá (Palácio Nilo Peçanha) houses the Museu de História e Arte do Rio de Janeiro.
Costa do Sol State Park
Scattered along the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Costa do Sol State Park protects fragments of Atlantic Forest coastal habitat under pressure from urban growth.
When you get to Cabo Frio
Convento de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Cabo Frio's former Franciscan convent dates from the late 17th century and now houses the city's Museum of Religious and Traditional Art.
Praia das Palmeiras
Praia das Palmeiras sits in the Cabo Frio neighborhood of the same name, about 3 km from the center, between Araruama Lagoon and the Itajuru Canal, a spot known for catching shrimp and crab.
Forte de São Mateus do Cabo Frio
Forte de São Mateus do Cabo Frio is a fort in Cabo Frio, in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Cabo Frio
- Niterói to Cabo Frio
- Petrópolis to Cabo Frio
- Taubaté to Cabo Frio
- São José dos Campos to Cabo Frio
- Jacareí to Cabo Frio
- Mogi das Cruzes to Cabo Frio
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 is the drive from Campinas to Cabo Frio?
About 8 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 394 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campinas to Cabo Frio?
About 394 miles (634 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 Campinas to Cabo Frio drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Campinas to Cabo Frio?
In order: SP-065, SP-060, BR-116, BR-101, RJ-124 and RJ-140. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Campinas to Cabo Frio?
Closest to the road: Municipal Market of São José dos Campos (market, mile 94, 1 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.