Cubatão to Historic Village of Mambucaba is about 227 road miles (366 km): roughly 6 h 7 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 227 mi (366 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-150 → SP-021 → SP-070 → SP-060 → SP-171 → RJ-165 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Cubatão to Historic Village of Mambucaba: the shape of the trip
SP-070 (56 mi) and SP-171 (43 mi) carry about 44% of the 227 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Cubatão to Historic Village of Mambucaba: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-150 | 1–19 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 19–21 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 21–50 | 29 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 50–106 | 56 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 106–109 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 109–141 | 32 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 141–142 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 142–185 | 43 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 185–198 | 13 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 198–224 | 26 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 224–227 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 186 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Cubatão to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Natural Estoril (mile 17), Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 25), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 138), Praia Grande (mile 205)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Natural Estoril (mile 17), Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 25), Praia Grande (mile 205), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 215)
- Museums and history: Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 77), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 109), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 138), Perpétuo Defensive Fort (mile 199), Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo (mile 199)
Parque Natural Estoril
In São Bernardo do Campo, Parque Natural Estoril is a conservation area protecting Atlantic Forest, part of the Billings Reservoir and local wildlife across roughly 373,000 square meters.
Pedroso Municipal Nature Park
Santo André's Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (Parque do Pedroso) is a strictly protected conservation unit that holds important water sources and a fragment of Atlantic Forest.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
An 1857 mansion in Jacareí is home to the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley, where collections range from paintings and religious and popular art to archaeological pottery and stone tools.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
In Quiririm, a district of Taubaté, the Italian Immigration Museum fills the brick Casa Indiani, built between 1897 and 1903 by a family from Cremona, with photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recalling immigrant life.
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.
Perpétuo Defensive Fort
Built in 1793 in Paraty's first settlement, then called Vila de São Roque, the Forte Defensor Perpétuo was meant to guard gold shipped along the Estrada Real and the region's sugar production.
Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo
Installed in Paraty's Forte Defensor Perpétuo, this history museum focuses on the military, urban and cultural past of the region and its local traditions.
Praia Grande
Praia Grande is a beach in Paraty with access to trails that lead to waterfalls in the surrounding area, making it a handy stop for a walk.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
Arriving in Historic Village of Mambucaba
Praia do Laboratório
Praia do Laboratório is a beach in the municipality of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state, right next to the nuclear power plant.
More drives to Historic Village of Mambucaba
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From Cubatão to other places in Brazil
- Cubatão to Araxá
- Cubatão to Araguari
- Cubatão to Ituiutaba
- Cubatão to Catalão
- Cubatão to Itumbiara
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cubatão to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 6 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 227 miles.
How far is Historic Village of Mambucaba from Cubatão by car?
About 227 miles (366 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 Cubatão to Historic Village of Mambucaba 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 Cubatão to Historic Village of Mambucaba use?
In order: SP-150, SP-021, SP-070, SP-060, SP-171, RJ-165 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cubatão to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (municipal nature park, mile 25, 0.8 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 138, 0.4 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 205, 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.