Franca to Barra do Piraí is about 444 road miles (714 km): roughly 8 h 52 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance by road | 444 mi (714 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 52 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-334 → SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Franca–Barra do Piraí drive in a few lines
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-330 (133 mi) carry about 61% of the 444 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Franca and Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-334 | 2–50 | 48 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 50–183 | 133 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 183–184 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 184–272 | 88 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 272–408 | 136 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 408–414 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 414–416 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 416–420 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 420–442 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 442–444 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 377 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 39), Vassununga State Park (mile 96), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 333), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 333), Itatiaia National Park (mile 386)
- Nature and outdoors: Vassununga State Park (mile 96), Porto Ferreira State Park (mile 108), Itapetinga State Park (mile 239), Itatiaia National Park (mile 386)
- Museums and history: Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 39), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 285), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 333), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 333)
Museu Casa de Portinari
In Brodowski, Candido Portinari's childhood home is now the Museu Casa de Portinari, where the painter often returned to stay with family. Inside are several of his works, mostly murals painted in fresco and tempera.
Vassununga State Park
Vassununga State Park, beside the Anhanguera highway in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, protects Atlantic Forest and cerrado and shelters the Patriarca, a jequitibá-rosa about 42 meters tall estimated at roughly 600 years old.
Porto Ferreira State Park
Porto Ferreira State Park covers about 611 hectares in São Paulo state, where vegetation shifts from cerrado savanna to forest with jequitibá trees, and is set aside for recreation and environmental education.
Planetário de Campinas
Inside Parque Portugal, the Lagoa do Taquaral park in Campinas, this municipal planetarium has projected the night sky onto its 8-meter dome since 1987, with shows on constellations and astronomy.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Set inside São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade, the Museum of Folklore (Museu do Folclore) has explored Brazilian popular culture since 1997 through exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library.
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.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
In Barra do Piraí itself
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.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Franca to other places in Brazil
- Franca to Botucatu
- Franca to Bragança Paulista
- Franca to Paranapiacaba
- Franca to Cubatão
- Franca to Itanhaém
- Franca to São Vicente
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Franca to Barra do Piraí?
About 8 h 52 min of driving without stops, over 444 miles.
What is the driving distance from Franca to Barra do Piraí?
About 444 miles (714 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 Franca to Barra do Piraí?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Franca to Barra do Piraí?
In order: SP-334, SP-330, SP-065, 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 Franca to Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Museu Casa de Portinari (museum, mile 39, 0.3 mi from the route); Vassununga State Park (state park, mile 96, 0.2 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 386, 0.3 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.