The Wayro route from Campinas to Rio das Ostras is 402 miles (647 km), about 8 h 30 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 402 mi (647 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-162 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Campinas to Rio das Ostras: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (136 mi) and BR-101 (98 mi) carry about 58% of the 402 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Campinas to Rio das Ostras: 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 | 293–391 | 98 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-162 | 391–400 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 400–402 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 186 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Campinas and Rio das Ostras
- 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), Praia do Buraco (mile 316)
- Museums and history: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 41), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 94), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 142), Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 305), Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá (mile 308), Solar do Jambeiro (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.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Since 1997, São José dos Campos has explored Brazilian folk traditions at the Museu do Folclore, located within the Parque da Cidade. Along with exhibitions, it runs a specialized library and a toy library.
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.
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.
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a fort located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá is a fort in the city of Niterói, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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.
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.
When you get to Rio das Ostras
Iriry Lagoon
Also nicknamed Coca-Cola Lagoon, Iriry Lagoon in Rio das Ostras is ringed by a protected area with trails, kiosks, beaches, leisure spots and a lookout.
More drives to Rio das Ostras
- Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Petrópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Barra Mansa to Rio das Ostras
- Angra dos Reis to Rio das Ostras
- Pindamonhangaba to Rio das Ostras
- Taubaté to Rio das Ostras
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 Rio das Ostras?
About 8 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 402 miles.
How far is Rio das Ostras from Campinas by car?
About 402 miles (647 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 Rio das Ostras drive?
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 Rio das Ostras use?
In order: SP-065, SP-060, BR-116, BR-101 and RJ-162. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campinas and Rio das Ostras?
Closest to the road: Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (museum, mile 94, 2 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.