Campos dos Goytacazes to Bragança Paulista is about 445 road miles (716 km): roughly 9 h 32 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Total distance | 445 mi (716 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-180 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → SP-065 → SP-010 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Campos dos Goytacazes to Bragança Paulista
BR-116 (208 mi) and RJ-180 (158 mi) carry about 82% of the 445 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Campos dos Goytacazes to Bragança Paulista
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 2–160 | 158 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 160–169 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 169–178 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 178–180 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 180–388 | 208 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 388–431 | 43 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 431–432 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 432–441 | 9 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 441–445 | 4 | São Paulo |
- Mile 285 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Bragança Paulista
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Life (mile 171), Itatiaia National Park (mile 275), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 327)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 132), Tijuca National Park (mile 170), Itatiaia National Park (mile 275), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 418)
- Museums and history: Museum of Life (mile 171), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 327)
- With kids: Museum of Life (mile 171)
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park is a protected area in Rio de Janeiro state, set aside by the municipality to safeguard a stretch of Atlantic Forest.
Theatro Municipal
Built in the early 20th century, the Theatro Municipal is an opera house in Rio de Janeiro's Centro district, regarded as one of Brazil's notable theaters.
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.
Museum of Life
The Museum of Life is located at the Oswaldo Cruz Foundation in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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From Campos dos Goytacazes to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Bragança Paulista?
About 9 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 445 miles.
What is the driving distance from Campos dos Goytacazes to Bragança Paulista?
About 445 miles (716 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 Campos dos Goytacazes to Bragança Paulista?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Campos dos Goytacazes to Bragança Paulista?
In order: RJ-180, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, SP-065 and SP-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campos dos Goytacazes and Bragança Paulista?
Closest to the road: Museum of Life (science museum, mile 171, 0.2 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 275, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 327, 0.4 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.