Itaguaí to Itanhaém is about 308 road miles (496 km): roughly 6 h 24 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 308 mi (496 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-493 → BR-116 → SPI 117/070 → SP-070 → SP-021 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Itaguaí to Itanhaém
BR-116 (150 mi) and SPI 117/070 (42 mi) carry about 62% of the 308 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Itaguaí to Itanhaém, road by road
| 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 | 14–164 | 150 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 164–165 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPI 117/070 | 165–207 | 42 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 207–223 | 16 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 223–224 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 224–256 | 32 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 256–258 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 258–277 | 19 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 277–278 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 278–308 | 30 | São Paulo |
- Mile 92 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Itaguaí and Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 82), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 132), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 135)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 82), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 252), Serra do Mar State Park (mile 269), Boqueirão Beach (mile 282), Praia da Guilhermina (mile 283), Praia da Tupi (mile 286)
- Museums and history: Museu Frei Galvão (mile 132), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 135), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 197)
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
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.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
An 1857 mansion in Jacareí is home to the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley, where collections range from paintings and religious and popular art to archaeological pottery and stone tools.
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.
Serra do Mar State Park
Covering 778,381 acres of the Serra do Mar mountain range in São Paulo state, this state park protects a vast expanse of continuous Atlantic Forest.
Boqueirão Beach
Running 670 meters along the Praia Grande shoreline between Forte and Guilhermina beaches, Praia do Boqueirão has restaurants, kiosks and a tourist information post.
Praia da Guilhermina
Stretching 1.5 kilometers along the shore of Praia Grande, São Paulo, Praia da Guilhermina sits between Aviação and Boqueirão beaches.
Praia da Tupi
Praia da Tupi is a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo state, with yellowish sand and blue water; it is one of the city's less crowded beaches and a favorite with surfers.
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 Itaguaí to other places in Brazil
- Itaguaí to Trindade
- Itaguaí to Assis
- Itaguaí to Ourinhos
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Ubá
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itaguaí to Itanhaém?
About 6 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 308 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itaguaí to Itanhaém?
About 308 miles (496 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 Itanhaém 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 Itanhaém use?
In order: BR-493, BR-116, SPI 117/070, SP-070, SP-021, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itaguaí and Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 82, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 132, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 135, 0.4 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.