By road, Guaratinguetá and Ubá are about 255 miles (411 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 42 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 255 mi (411 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → RJ-159 → RJ-143 → BR-494 → Ramal de Jacutinga → MG-353 → BR-040 → AMG-3085 → MG-133 → BR-265 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
How the Guaratinguetá to Ubá drive plays out
SP-060 (65 mi) and MG-353 (49 mi) carry about 45% of the 255 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Guaratinguetá to Ubá, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 2–67 | 65 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 67–71 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 71–72 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-143 | 72–85 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 85–116 | 31 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Ramal de Jacutinga | 116–124 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 124–126 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| MG-353 | 126–169 | 43 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 169–170 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 170–188 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-3085 | 188–198 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-353 | 198–204 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-133 | 204–232 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 232–233 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 233–254 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 254–255 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 41 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 131 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Ubá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 50), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 112)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 50)
- Museums and history: Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 112), Fazenda São Paulo (mile 113)
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.
Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga
Listed as a tourist attraction, Santa Clara Farm (Fazenda Santa Clara) lies in the municipality of Santa Rita de Jacutinga in Minas Gerais.
Fazenda São Paulo
Fazenda São Paulo, in the Conservatória district of Valença, is an example of Rio de Janeiro state rural architecture tied to the 19th-century coffee boom. The state heritage institute INEPAC has protected the whole complex since 2008.
More drives to Ubá
- Rio de Janeiro to Ubá
- Niterói to Ubá
- Cabo Frio to Ubá
- Itaguaí to Ubá
- Pouso Alegre to Ubá
- Pindamonhangaba to Ubá
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 is the drive from Guaratinguetá to Ubá?
About 6 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 255 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guaratinguetá to Ubá?
About 255 miles (411 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 Ubá?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Guaratinguetá to Ubá?
In order: SP-060, RJ-159, RJ-143, BR-494, Ramal de Jacutinga, MG-353, BR-040, AMG-3085, MG-133 and BR-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Guaratinguetá to Ubá?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 50, 0.4 mi from the route); Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (historic site, mile 112, 0.4 mi from the route); Fazenda São Paulo (historic estate, mile 113, 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.