The Wayro route from Cubatão to Muriaé is 411 miles (661 km), about 9 h 46 min of driving without stops.
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| Total distance | 411 mi (661 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-150 → SP-021 → SP-070 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Cubatão to Muriaé: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (104 mi) and BR-393 (77 mi) carry about 44% of the 411 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.
Road-by-road breakdown: Cubatão to Muriaé
| 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 | 109–213 | 104 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 213–219 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 219–221 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 221–225 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 225–296 | 71 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 296–302 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 302–303 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 303–309 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 309–341 | 32 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 341–346 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 346–409 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 409–411 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 182 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 341 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Cubatão to Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Natural Estoril (mile 17), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 138), Itatiaia National Park (mile 191), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 275), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 373), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 373)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Natural Estoril (mile 17), Itatiaia National Park (mile 191), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 260)
- Museums and history: Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 77), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 114), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 138), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 275), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 373), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 373)
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.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Ceramic vessels and stone tools are among the archaeological finds at the Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba in Jacareí, which also displays sacred art, folk art and paintings.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Plays featuring characters from Monteiro Lobato's stories, exhibitions, a historic main house and green areas make up the Museu Monteiro Lobato in Taubaté, a tribute to the children's author.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Within the Aparecida basilica complex, the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida) gathers objects from the region, including archaeological pieces and sacred items. It 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.
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.
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.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
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 Muriaé?
About 9 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 411 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Cubatão by car?
About 411 miles (661 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 Cubatão to Muriaé?
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 Muriaé use?
In order: SP-150, SP-021, SP-070, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cubatão to Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 138, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 191, 0.2 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 275, 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.