Itaguaí to Assis is about 506 road miles (814 km): roughly 9 h 39 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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.”
| Total distance | 506 mi (814 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-493 → BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-225 → SP-327 → SP-270 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Itaguaí–Assis drive in a few lines
BR-116 (188 mi) and SP-280 (184 mi) carry about 74% of the 506 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Itaguaí and Assis
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 6–12 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 12–14 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 14–202 | 188 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 202–235 | 33 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 235–245 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 245–250 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 250–434 | 184 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 434–446 | 12 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 446–467 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 467–503 | 36 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 503–506 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 92 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Assis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 82), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 249)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 82), Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 289)
- Museums and history: Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 160), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 183), Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo (mile 239), Centro de Memória do Circo (mile 239), Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP (mile 247), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 249)
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.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Founded in 1958 on the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, Taubaté's Museu Monteiro Lobato honors the children's author with exhibitions, a historic main house, green areas and plays featuring characters from his stories.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library make up the Museum of Folklore, which has focused on Brazilian popular culture since 1997 from its home in São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade.
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.
Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo
This Catholic basilica stands at the corner of Cásper Líbero Avenue and Santa Ifigênia Street in São Paulo's Santa Ifigênia district.
Centro de Memória do Circo
Also called the Clown Museum, the Centro de Memória do Circo inside the Galeria Olido cultural center keeps records of Brazil's circus traditions, including collections from the touring Circo Garcia and Circo Nerino.
Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP
On the University of São Paulo's Butantã campus, the Geosciences Museum is open to the public with collections covering geology, mineralogy and paleontology.
Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum
Also called the Osasco Museum, the Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum occupies a 19th-century mansion built by Antônio Agú for banker Giovanni Brícola in Osasco, Greater São Paulo.
Parque Geológico do Varvito
Glacial lakes about 280 million years ago left behind the layered varvite now visible at this closed quarry in Itu. The site is a protected geological monument, and visitors can walk right past its walls.
Once you reach Assis
Estação de Assis
Assis's railway station joined the company's trunk line in 1914 and got its current building in 1926; the original station was adapted as housing for traffic staff in 1927.
Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis
Assis's museum of primitive (naïve) art, founded by José Nazareno Mimessi, sits inside Parque do Buracão, an ecological park, in its own climate-controlled building opened in 1999. It is run by the city's culture department.
More drives to Assis
- Jaú to Assis
- Araraquara to Assis
- Ribeirão Preto to Assis
- São Paulo to Assis
- Mogi Guaçu to Assis
- Poços de Caldas to Assis
From Itaguaí to other places in Brazil
- Itaguaí to Itanhaém
- Itaguaí to Trindade
- Itaguaí to Ourinhos
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Ubá
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itaguaí to Assis?
About 9 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 506 miles.
How far is Assis from Itaguaí by car?
About 506 miles (814 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 Itaguaí to Assis drive?
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 Itaguaí to Assis use?
In order: BR-493, BR-116, SP-060, SP-015, SP-280, SP-225, SP-327 and SP-270. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itaguaí to Assis?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 82, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Monteiro Lobato (museum, mile 160, 1 mi from the route); Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (museum, mile 249, 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.