The Wayro route from Itaguaí to Ubá is 213 miles (343 km), about 5 h 23 min of driving without 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 213 mi (343 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-493 → BR-040 → AMG-3085 → MG-353 → MG-133 → BR-265 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Itaguaí to Ubá is like
BR-040 (102 mi) and BR-493 (37 mi) carry about 65% of the 213 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Itaguaí and Ubá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 6–43 | 37 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 43–44 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 44–146 | 102 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| AMG-3085 | 146–155 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-353 | 155–162 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-133 | 162–191 | 29 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 191–212 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 212–213 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 112 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Itaguaí and Ubá
- Nature and outdoors: Taquara Municipal Nature Park (mile 51), Serra dos Órgãos National Park (mile 74), Pedra do Elefante Natural Monument (mile 78)
- Museums and history: Valongo Wharf (mile 43), Casa Stefan Zweig (mile 61), Cathedral of Petrópolis (mile 65), Imperial Museum of Brazil (mile 65), Pedra do Elefante Natural Monument (mile 78)
Valongo Wharf
Built in 1811 in Rio's old port, the Valongo Wharf was where up to 900,000 enslaved Africans landed. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017, its excavated stone paving is left open to view.
Taquara Municipal Nature Park
Taquara Municipal Nature Park is a municipal nature park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Casa Stefan Zweig
Founded in 2006, Casa Stefan Zweig is a writer's house museum in Petrópolis, set in the home where Stefan Zweig lived with his wife.
Cathedral of Petrópolis
Dedicated to the city's patron, Saint Peter of Alcantara, the Cathedral of Petrópolis is the final resting place of Dom Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, and his family.
Imperial Museum of Brazil
Housed in the Petrópolis Imperial Palace, the former summer residence of Emperor Pedro II, the Imperial Museum sits in the historic center of Petrópolis; work on the palace began in 1845.
Serra dos Órgãos National Park
Serra dos Órgãos National Park protects the Serra dos Órgãos range between Petrópolis and Teresópolis, where a roughly 28 km traverse climbs past the Castelos do Açu to Pedra do Sino at 2,263 meters.
Pedra do Elefante Natural Monument
The Pedra do Elefante Natural Monument is a municipal natural monument, a protected area in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Ubá
- Rio de Janeiro to Ubá
- Niterói to Ubá
- Cabo Frio to Ubá
- Guaratinguetá to Ubá
- Pouso Alegre to Ubá
- Pindamonhangaba to Ubá
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 Ubá?
About 5 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 213 miles.
How far is Ubá from Itaguaí by car?
About 213 miles (343 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 Ubá drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Itaguaí to Ubá?
In order: BR-493, BR-040, AMG-3085, MG-353, MG-133 and BR-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itaguaí and Ubá?
Closest to the road: Taquara Municipal Nature Park (protected area, mile 51, 3 mi from the route); Casa Stefan Zweig (museum, mile 61, 2 mi from the route); Cathedral of Petrópolis (cathedral, mile 65, 3 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.