The Wayro route from Guaratinguetá to Aracruz is 475 miles (765 km), about 12 h 24 min of driving without 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 475 mi (765 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 → ES-257 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Guaratinguetá to Aracruz
BR-101 (145 mi) and BR-393 (77 mi) carry about 47% of the 475 miles. It runs through 4 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Guaratinguetá to Aracruz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 2–71 | 69 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 71–78 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 78–80 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 80–84 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 84–155 | 71 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 155–160 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 160–162 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 162–168 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 168–201 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 201–202 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 202–230 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 230–231 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 231–294 | 63 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 294–295 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 295–322 | 27 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 322–467 | 145 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-257 | 467–475 | 8 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 41 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 201 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 236 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 304 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 307 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 319 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Guaratinguetá and Aracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 50), Santana Cathedral (mile 106), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 457)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 50), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 358), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 405), Morro do Penedo Natural Monument (mile 426), Fonte Grande State Park (mile 427)
- Museums and history: Santana Cathedral (mile 106), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 438), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 457)
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.
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.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument
Morro do Penedo Natural Monument protects a small sugarloaf-shaped hill on the shore of the bay south of Vitória, the capital of Espírito Santo state.
Fonte Grande State Park
Fonte Grande State Park is a state-protected park in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo.
Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado
In the Queimado district of Serra, Espírito Santo, these church ruins stand as a historic reminder of the Queimado Insurrection, an 1849 slave uprising.
Casa da Cultura de Fundão
Once the Agostini family residence, this two-story house in Fundão is protected as cultural heritage by Espírito Santo state and now works as a museum.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
More drives to Aracruz
- Cariacica to Aracruz
- Vitória to Aracruz
- Guarapari to Aracruz
- Itaperuna to Aracruz
- Rio das Ostras to Aracruz
- Itabira to Aracruz
From Guaratinguetá to other places in Brazil
- Guaratinguetá to Araxá
- Guaratinguetá to Araguari
- Guaratinguetá to Ituiutaba
- Guaratinguetá to Catalão
- Guaratinguetá to Itumbiara
- Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Guaratinguetá to Aracruz?
About 12 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 475 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guaratinguetá to Aracruz?
About 475 miles (765 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 Guaratinguetá to Aracruz?
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 Guaratinguetá to Aracruz use?
In order: SP-060, BR-116, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186, ES-297, BR-101 and ES-257. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Guaratinguetá to Aracruz?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 50, 0.4 mi from the route); Santana Cathedral (cathedral, mile 106, 0.8 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 457, 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.