Plan on about 11 h 12 min of driving for the 492-mile (791 km) trip from Itabira to Itanhaém, before any 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 492 mi (791 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 11 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | AMG-1210 → MG-434 → BR-381 → BR-262 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Itabira to Itanhaém is like
BR-381 (390 mi) and SP-160 (29 mi) carry about 85% of the 492 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Itabira to Itanhaém
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1210 | 1–11 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-434 | 11–22 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 22–23 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 23–80 | 57 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 80–85 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 85–418 | 333 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 418–420 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 420–431 | 11 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 431–460 | 29 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 460–462 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 462–491 | 29 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 491–492 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 361 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Itabira and Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 63), Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 426), São Paulo Zoo (mile 432)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia da Guilhermina (mile 466)
- Museums and history: Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira (mile 63), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 63), Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo (mile 421), Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 426), São Paulo City Art Collection (mile 426)
- With kids: São Paulo Zoo (mile 432)
Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira
In Belo Horizonte, the Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira covers Brazil's role in World War II, with a focus on soldiers from Minas Gerais sent to Italy, including the taking of Montese.
Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais
The Museum of Morphological Sciences at the Federal University of Minas Gerais' Institute of Biological Sciences is a science museum focused on people, health and science education for the public.
Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo
Founded by the state government in 1905, the Pinacoteca do Estado de São Paulo shows Brazilian art from the 19th century to today across three buildings: Pinacoteca Luz, Pinacoteca Estação and Pinacoteca Contemporânea.
Monument to the Independence of Brazil
Made of granite and bronze, the Monument to the Independence of Brazil stands in Independence Park in São Paulo and is also known as the Ipiranga Monument or Altar of the Fatherland.
São Paulo City Art Collection
Founded in 1961, the Pinacoteca Municipal manages and exhibits São Paulo's city-owned art collection, which traces back to Brazil's first public collection of modern art.
Cinemateca Brasileira
The Cinemateca Brasileira is the Brazilian institution responsible for preserving the country's audiovisual production.
São Paulo Zoo
Set in São Paulo's South Zone on 824,529 square meters of former Atlantic Forest, the São Paulo Zoo contains the spring of the Ipiranga Brook and about four kilometers of pathways.
Praia da Guilhermina
Stretching 1.5 kilometers along the shore of Praia Grande, São Paulo, Praia da Guilhermina sits between Aviação and Boqueirão beaches.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
From Itabira to other places in Brazil
- Itabira to Passos
- Itabira to Barra do Piraí
- Itabira to Fumaça
- Itabira to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Itabira to Trindade
- Itabira to Paranapiacaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itabira to Itanhaém?
About 11 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 492 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Itabira by car?
About 492 miles (791 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 Itabira to Itanhaém drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Itabira to Itanhaém?
In order: AMG-1210, MG-434, BR-381, BR-262, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itabira and Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (museum, mile 63, 1 mi from the route); Monument to the Independence of Brazil (monument, mile 426, 1 mi from the route); São Paulo Zoo (zoo, mile 432, 0.8 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.