By road, Campinas and Itaperuna are about 429 miles (691 km) apart, or roughly 10 h 11 min of driving.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 429 mi (691 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → RJ-198 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Campinas to Itaperuna drive plays out
SP-060 (136 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 50% of the 429 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Campinas to Itaperuna, 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 | 229–300 | 71 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 300–306 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 306–313 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 313–345 | 32 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 345–347 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 347–375 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 375–376 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 376–419 | 43 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 419–428 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 428–429 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 186 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 344 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 381 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Campinas and Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 145), Itatiaia National Park (mile 195), Santana Cathedral (mile 251), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 265), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 279)
- Nature and outdoors: Itapetinga State Park (mile 47), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 52), Itatiaia National Park (mile 195), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 264)
- Museums and history: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 106), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 145), Santana Cathedral (mile 251), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 265), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 279)
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.
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.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
A rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick are among the vintage vehicles and engines on display at the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas in Caçapava.
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
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
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.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
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 Itaperuna?
About 10 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 429 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campinas to Itaperuna?
About 429 miles (691 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 Itaperuna?
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 Itaperuna use?
In order: SP-065, SP-060, BR-116, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186 and RJ-198. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campinas and Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 145, 0.5 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 195, 0.2 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 279, 0.1 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.