Plan on about 9 h 30 min of driving for the 400-mile (644 km) trip from Campinas to Ubá, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 400 mi (644 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-065 → SP-060 → RJ-159 → RJ-143 → BR-494 → Ramal de Jacutinga → MG-353 → BR-040 → AMG-3085 → MG-133 → BR-265 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Campinas to Ubá is like
SP-060 (131 mi) and SP-065 (76 mi) carry about 52% of the 400 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Campinas to Ubá: 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 | 81–212 | 131 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 212–213 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 213–216 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 216–217 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-143 | 217–230 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 230–260 | 30 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Ramal de Jacutinga | 260–269 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 269–271 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| MG-353 | 271–314 | 43 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 314–333 | 19 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-3085 | 333–342 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-353 | 342–350 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-133 | 350–378 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 378–399 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 399–400 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 186 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 276 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Campinas to Ubá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 142), Itatiaia National Park (mile 195), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 258)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 41), Itapetinga State Park (mile 47), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 52), Itatiaia National Park (mile 195)
- 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), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 258), Fazenda São Paulo (mile 258)
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.
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.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Set inside São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade, the Museum of Folklore (Museu do Folclore) has explored Brazilian popular culture since 1997 through exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library.
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
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.
Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga
Listed as a tourist attraction, Santa Clara Farm (Fazenda Santa Clara) lies in the municipality of Santa Rita de Jacutinga in Minas Gerais.
Fazenda São Paulo
Fazenda São Paulo, in the Conservatória district of Valença, is an example of Rio de Janeiro state rural architecture tied to the 19th-century coffee boom. The state heritage institute INEPAC has protected the whole complex since 2008.
More drives to Ubá
- Rio de Janeiro to Ubá
- Niterói to Ubá
- Cabo Frio to Ubá
- Itaguaí to Ubá
- Guaratinguetá to Ubá
- Pouso Alegre to Ubá
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 Ubá?
About 9 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 400 miles.
How far is Ubá from Campinas by car?
About 400 miles (644 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 Ubá?
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 Ubá?
In order: SP-065, SP-060, RJ-159, RJ-143, BR-494, Ramal de Jacutinga, MG-353, BR-040, AMG-3085, MG-133 and BR-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campinas and Ubá?
Closest to the road: 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); Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (historic site, mile 258, 0.3 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.