Plan on about 9 h 42 min of driving for the 387-mile (623 km) trip from Caraguatatuba to Itaperuna, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 387 mi (623 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPI-065/099 → SP-070 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → RJ-198 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Caraguatatuba–Itaperuna drive in a few lines
SP-060 (104 mi) and BR-393 (76 mi) carry about 47% of the 387 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Caraguatatuba to Itaperuna, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SPI-065/099 | 5–50 | 45 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 50–68 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 68–71 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 71–175 | 104 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 175–181 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 181–182 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 182–187 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 187–258 | 71 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 258–263 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 263–265 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 265–270 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 270–304 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 304–305 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 305–333 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 333–334 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 334–377 | 43 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 377–386 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 386–387 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 144 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 304 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 339 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Caraguatatuba to Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Frei Galvão (mile 103), Itatiaia National Park (mile 153), Santana Cathedral (mile 209), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 211), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 222), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 237)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 153), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 222)
- Museums and history: Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 71), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 76), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 103), Santana Cathedral (mile 209), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 211), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 222), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 237)
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Between 1897 and 1903, a family from Cremona built the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm. Today the house in this Taubaté district holds the Italian Immigration Museum.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, a museum honors the comedian and filmmaker with photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
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.
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
From Caraguatatuba to other places in Brazil
- Caraguatatuba to Tatuí
- Caraguatatuba to Jaú
- Caraguatatuba to Araxá
- Caraguatatuba to Ituiutaba
- Caraguatatuba to Itumbiara
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Caraguatatuba to Itaperuna?
About 9 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 387 miles.
How far is Itaperuna from Caraguatatuba by car?
About 387 miles (623 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 Caraguatatuba to Itaperuna?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Caraguatatuba to Itaperuna?
In order: SPI-065/099, SP-070, SP-060, BR-116, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186 and RJ-198. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Caraguatatuba and Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 103, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 153, 0.4 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 237, 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.