Itabira to Paranapiacaba is about 449 road miles (723 km): roughly 10 h 19 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance by road | 449 mi (723 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | AMG-1210 → MG-434 → BR-381 → BR-262 → SP-122 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Itabira to Paranapiacaba
BR-381 (390 mi) and MG-434 (11 mi) carry about 89% of the 449 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Itabira and Paranapiacaba
| 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 | 418–421 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 421–439 | 18 | São Paulo |
| SP-122 | 439–449 | 10 | São Paulo |
- Mile 361 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Paranapiacaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 63), Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 414), Nelson Rodrigues Theatre (mile 414), Memorial do Corinthians (mile 420)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Rola-Moça State Park (mile 72), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 390), Itapetinga State Park (mile 391)
- Museums and history: Kubitschek Residence Museum (mile 63), Museu de Ciências Morfológicas da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (mile 63), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 390), Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 414), Memorial do Corinthians (mile 420)
Kubitschek Residence Museum
On the shore of Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Kubitschek Residence Museum occupies the former weekend home of Juscelino Kubitschek.
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.
Serra do Rola-Moça State Park
On the edge of metropolitan Belo Horizonte, Serra do Rola-Moça State Park protects rugged ridges of the Espinhaço range where cerrado savanna meets Atlantic Forest.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Topping the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters, Pedra Grande is Atibaia's highest point, a protected state natural monument where hang gliders and paragliders launch and a trail leads to views over nearby towns.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos
Opened in October 1960, the Guarulhos Municipal History Museum shares its building with the city's public library, the Biblioteca Pública Municipal Paulo do Carmo Dias.
Nelson Rodrigues Theatre
Built on the former headquarters of the farm that gave rise to the Vila Galvão neighborhood, the Nelson Rodrigues Theatre in Guarulhos was designed by architect Ramos de Azevedo.
Memorial do Corinthians
Also known as Memorial do Parque São Jorge, the Corinthians memorial at the club's headquarters in São Paulo's East Zone covers the team's history and is open to the public.
Carmo Planetarium
Inside Parque do Carmo in eastern São Paulo, Carmo Planetarium opened on November 30, 2005, as part of the Open University of the Environment and Culture of Peace.
When you get to Paranapiacaba
Museu Tecnológico Ferroviário do Funicular
In the village of Paranapiacaba, high in the Serra do Mar, this railway museum fills sheds that once served as workshops for the funicular trains running between Raiz da Serra in Cubatão and the plateau.
Casa Fox
Casa Fox is a museum at Paranapiacaba made of two restored, semi-detached workers' houses that share the personal and collective memories of local residents. It is named after Daniel M. Fox.
More drives to Paranapiacaba
- São Paulo to Paranapiacaba
- Jundiaí to Paranapiacaba
- Bragança Paulista to Paranapiacaba
- Campinas to Paranapiacaba
- Itu to Paranapiacaba
- Limeira to Paranapiacaba
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 Catalão
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itabira to Paranapiacaba?
About 10 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 449 miles.
How far is Paranapiacaba from Itabira by car?
About 449 miles (723 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 Itabira to Paranapiacaba?
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 Paranapiacaba?
In order: AMG-1210, MG-434, BR-381, BR-262 and SP-122. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itabira and Paranapiacaba?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (museum, mile 414, 0.4 mi from the route); Nelson Rodrigues Theatre (theater, mile 414, 0.4 mi from the route); Memorial do Corinthians (museum, mile 420, 0.6 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.