Itaguaí to Catanduva is about 460 road miles (740 km): roughly 9 h 9 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 460 mi (740 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-493 → BR-116 → SP-065 → SP-330 → SP-310 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Itaguaí to Catanduva: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (182 mi) and SP-310 (142 mi) carry about 70% of the 460 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.
Road-by-road breakdown: Itaguaí to Catanduva
| 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 | 14–196 | 182 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 196–284 | 88 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 284–285 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 285–315 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 315–316 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 316–458 | 142 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 458–460 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 92 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Itaguaí to Catanduva
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 82), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 135)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 82), Itapetinga State Park (mile 229)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 135), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 183), Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti (mile 274), Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 329), St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos (mile 366), Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Cerqueira César (mile 366)
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Within the Aparecida basilica complex, the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida) gathers objects from the region, including archaeological pieces and sacred items. It opened in 1956.
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.
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.
Centro de Convivência
The Centro de Convivência Cultural "Carlos Gomes" is an architectural complex in the Cambuí neighborhood of Campinas. Designed by architect Fábio Penteado, it opened on September 9, 1976.
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti
Campinas's Museum of Contemporary Art (MACC), founded in 1965, sits on Avenida Benjamin Constant downtown, beside the city hall and municipal library. Its collection focuses on postwar Brazilian art, with paintings, sculpture, works on paper and installations.
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
On the Unesp university campus in Rio Claro, the Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert occupies the building of the Department of Petrology and Metallogeny at the Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences.
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral is a Catholic church on Dom José Marcondes Homem de Melo Square in the city of São Carlos, São Paulo state.
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Cerqueira César
Now called Museu de São Carlos, this museum opened in 1957 and holds over 7,000 items about the city, including a replica of a carriage like Dom Pedro II's from his 1886 visit.
More drives to Catanduva
- Limeira to Catanduva
- Mogi Guaçu to Catanduva
- Itu to Catanduva
- Poços de Caldas to Catanduva
- Jundiaí to Catanduva
- Sorocaba to Catanduva
From Itaguaí to other places in Brazil
- Itaguaí to Itanhaém
- Itaguaí to Trindade
- Itaguaí to Assis
- Itaguaí to Ourinhos
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itaguaí to Catanduva?
About 9 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 460 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itaguaí to Catanduva?
About 460 miles (740 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 Catanduva 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 Catanduva use?
In order: BR-493, BR-116, SP-065, SP-330 and SP-310. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itaguaí and Catanduva?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 82, 0.2 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 135, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos (cathedral, mile 366, 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.