The Wayro route from Campinas to Niterói is 310 miles (499 km), about 6 h 20 min of driving without 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 | 310 mi (499 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Campinas to Niterói is like
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-065 (76 mi) carry about 68% of the 310 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Campinas to Niterói: the road sequence
| 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 | 293–309 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 309–310 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 186 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Campinas and Niterói
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Frei Galvão (mile 145), Itatiaia National Park (mile 195), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 283), Museu da Maré (mile 299), Baths of King João VI at Caju (mile 303)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 41), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 52), Itatiaia National Park (mile 195), Tijuca National Park (mile 301)
- Museums and history: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 41), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 106), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 145), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 283), Museu da Maré (mile 299), Baths of King João VI at Caju (mile 303)
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Pedra Grande, a protected state natural monument, tops the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters. It's Atibaia's highest point and a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders.
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
Founded in 1963 and moved to Caçapava a year later, the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas reopened after renovation in 2023, showing vintage vehicles and engines including a rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick.
Museu Frei Galvão
The Museu Frei Galvão is a municipal cultural institution in Guaratinguetá, in São Paulo state, maintained jointly by the city government and a local association of the museum's friends.
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.
Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga
Also known as Nova Iguaçu Cathedral, the Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga stands on Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto and is the mother church of the Diocese of Nova Iguaçu.
Museu da Maré
Recording the history of the Maré communities in Rio de Janeiro, Museu da Maré centers on a permanent exhibition and also runs oral history research, storytelling and traveling exhibitions.
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.
Baths of King João VI at Caju
Also known as the Museu da Limpeza Urbana, the Baths of King João VI (Casa de Banho de Dom João VI) is a museum on Praia do Caju in Rio de Janeiro's Caju neighborhood.
When you get to Niterói
Museu Nacional de Belas Artes
Rio de Janeiro's Museu Nacional de Belas Artes is a national art museum created in 1937 at the initiative of education minister Gustavo Capanema and opened in 1938.
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Completed in 1996, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum stands in the city of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state, and counts among the city's main landmarks.
Museum of Tomorrow
Designed by Spanish architect Santiago Calatrava, the Museum of Tomorrow is a science museum on the Rio de Janeiro waterfront at Pier Mauá.
More drives to Niterói
- São José dos Campos to Niterói
- São Paulo to Niterói
- Sorocaba to Niterói
- Ribeirão Preto to Niterói
- Juiz de Fora to Niterói
- Belo Horizonte to Niterói
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 Niterói?
About 6 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 310 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campinas to Niterói?
About 310 miles (499 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 Niterói 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 Niterói?
In order: SP-065, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Campinas to Niterói?
Closest to the road: Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 145, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 195, 0.2 mi from the route); Baths of King João VI at Caju (museum, mile 303, 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.