Guarujá to Barra do Piraí is about 267 road miles (429 km): roughly 5 h 39 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance | 267 mi (429 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-248/055 → SP-150 → SP-021 → SP-070 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Guarujá–Barra do Piraí drive in a few lines
SP-060 (104 mi) and SP-070 (55 mi) carry about 60% of the 267 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Guarujá to Barra do Piraí, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPA-248/055 | 1–19 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 19–20 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-150 | 20–37 | 17 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 37–39 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 39–68 | 29 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 68–69 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 69–124 | 55 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 124–127 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 127–231 | 104 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 231–237 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 237–239 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 239–244 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 244–265 | 21 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 265–267 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 200 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): Ecological Park of Perequê (mile 17), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 35), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 156), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 156), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 160), Itatiaia National Park (mile 209)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Perequê (mile 17), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 35), Itatiaia National Park (mile 209)
- Museums and history: Pelé Museum (mile 7), Museu Barão de Mauá (mile 48), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 132), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 156), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 156), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 160)
Pelé Museum
Pelé Museum (Museu Pelé) in Santos is dedicated to the career of former player Pelé. It opened in June 2014 as part of the side events of the FIFA World Cup.
Ecological Park of Perequê
Named for the Perequê River that runs through it, the Ecological Park of Perequê (Parque Ecológico do Perequê) is a natural area in the municipality of Cubatão.
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.
Museu Barão de Mauá
Mauá's history museum keeps photographs, objects and documents on the city's past and serves as its main center for historical research.
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.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
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.
Museu Frei Galvão
In Guaratinguetá, São Paulo state, the Museu Frei Galvão operates as a municipal cultural institution backed by the city and a local friends' association.
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.
Arriving in Barra do Piraí
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 Guarujá to other places in Brazil
- Guarujá to Paranapiacaba
- Guarujá to Bragança Paulista
- Guarujá to Itu
- Guarujá to Limeira
- Guarujá to Mogi Guaçu
- Guarujá to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Guarujá to Barra do Piraí?
About 5 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 267 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guarujá to Barra do Piraí?
About 267 miles (429 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 Guarujá to Barra do Piraí?
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 Guarujá to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: SPA-248/055, 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.
What are good stops between Guarujá and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 156, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 156, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 209, 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.