Campos dos Goytacazes to Tatuí is about 519 road miles (835 km): roughly 10 h 52 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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.”
| Total distance | 519 mi (835 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-180 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-127 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Tatuí is like
BR-116 (214 mi) and RJ-180 (158 mi) carry about 72% of the 519 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Campos dos Goytacazes to Tatuí
| 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 | 180–394 | 214 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 394–428 | 34 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 428–438 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 438–442 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 442–511 | 69 | São Paulo |
| SP-127 | 511–516 | 5 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 516–519 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 285 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Campos dos Goytacazes to Tatuí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 188), Itatiaia National Park (mile 275), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 327), Memorial da Imigração Judaica (mile 431), Sítio Morrinhos (mile 432)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 275), Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 482)
- Museums and history: Paço Imperial (mile 165), Candelária Church (mile 165), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 188), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 327), Memorial da Imigração Judaica (mile 431), Sítio Morrinhos (mile 432)
- With kids: Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden (mile 170)
Paço Imperial
Built in the 18th century as a residence for the governors of colonial Brazil, the Paço Imperial is a historic building in the center of Rio de Janeiro.
Candelária Church
Built and decorated from 1775 into the late 19th century, the Candelária Church is a historic Roman Catholic church in Rio de Janeiro.
Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden
Located in the São Cristóvão district, the Rio de Janeiro Zoological Garden runs environmental and educational activities built around its animal collection of mainly fish, reptiles, birds and mammals.
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.
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.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Memorial da Imigração Judaica
In São Paulo's Bom Retiro neighborhood, the Memorial da Imigração Judaica holds the state's oldest synagogue, Kehilat Israel, and tells the story of Jewish immigrants to Brazil through documents, photos and objects.
Sítio Morrinhos
Also known as Chácara de São Bento, Sítio Morrinhos is an architectural complex with an 18th-century main house and annexes from the 19th and 20th centuries, part of the Museum of the City of São Paulo's Historic Houses.
Parque Geológico do Varvito
Banded rock walls line a former quarry in Itu, where Parque Geológico do Varvito shows off varvite, sediment that settled in glacial lakes some 280 million years ago.
Once you reach Tatuí
Museu Paulo Setúbal
Housed in Tatuí's former jail and courthouse, finished in 1920, the Paulo Setúbal Historical Museum (Museu Histórico Paulo Setúbal) honors the local-born novelist with rooms on his life, town history and Tatuí soldiers of World War II.
Planetário de Tatuí
Planetário de Tatuí is a planetarium in the town of Tatuí, equipped with an AsterDomus ASTER model IV projector, with 8 meters in diameter and 6.2 meters of central height.
More drives to Tatuí
- Campinas to Tatuí
- São Paulo to Tatuí
- Bragança Paulista to Tatuí
- Mogi das Cruzes to Tatuí
- Cubatão to Tatuí
- São Vicente to Tatuí
From Campos dos Goytacazes to other places in Brazil
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Itaguaí
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Barra Mansa
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Angra dos Reis
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Resende
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Penedo
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Fumaça
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Campos dos Goytacazes to Tatuí?
About 10 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 519 miles.
How far is Tatuí from Campos dos Goytacazes by car?
About 519 miles (835 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 Campos dos Goytacazes to Tatuí 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 Campos dos Goytacazes to Tatuí use?
In order: RJ-180, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, SP-060, SP-015, SP-280 and SP-127. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Campos dos Goytacazes to Tatuí?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 275, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 327, 0.4 mi from the route); Sítio Morrinhos (museum, mile 432, 0.7 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.