Governador Valadares to Pindamonhangaba is about 477 road miles (768 km): roughly 12 h 32 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Total distance | 477 mi (768 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → API-010 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Governador Valadares to Pindamonhangaba
BR-116 (339 mi) and BR-393 (118 mi) carry about 96% of the 477 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 8 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Governador Valadares to Pindamonhangaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 3–5 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 5–71 | 66 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 71–75 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 75–76 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 76–249 | 173 | Minas Gerais |
| API-010 | 249–254 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 254–255 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-393 | 255–373 | 118 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 373–473 | 100 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| local roads | 473–477 | 4 | São Paulo |
- Mile 255 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 416 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Governador Valadares to Pindamonhangaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 75), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 222), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 222), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 335), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 347), Santana Cathedral (mile 348), Itatiaia National Park (mile 406), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 459)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 335), Itatiaia National Park (mile 406)
- Museums and history: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 75), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 222), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 222), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 335), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 347), Santana Cathedral (mile 348), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 459)
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga
Also called Caratinga Cathedral, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is a Catholic church in the town of Caratinga, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
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.
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 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.
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.
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
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
Arriving in Pindamonhangaba
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Dom Pedro I e Dona Leopoldina
Founded in 1957, the Museu Histórico Pedagógico Dom Pedro I e Dona Leopoldina is a history museum in the town of Pindamonhangaba.
Palacete Tiradentes
Palacete Tiradentes is a building located in the city of Pindamonhangaba, in São Paulo state, Brazil.
More drives to Pindamonhangaba
- São José dos Campos to Pindamonhangaba
- Jacareí to Pindamonhangaba
- Mogi das Cruzes to Pindamonhangaba
- São Paulo to Pindamonhangaba
- Bragança Paulista to Pindamonhangaba
- Jundiaí to Pindamonhangaba
From Governador Valadares to other places in Brazil
- Governador Valadares to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Governador Valadares to Sete Lagoas
- Governador Valadares to Barbacena
- Governador Valadares to Fumaça
- Governador Valadares to Passos
- Governador Valadares to Pouso Alegre
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Governador Valadares to Pindamonhangaba?
About 12 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 477 miles.
What is the driving distance from Governador Valadares to Pindamonhangaba?
About 477 miles (768 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 Governador Valadares to Pindamonhangaba 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 Governador Valadares to Pindamonhangaba use?
In order: BR-116, API-010 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Governador Valadares and Pindamonhangaba?
Closest to the road: St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (cathedral, mile 75, 0.1 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 222, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 406, 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.