Itanhaém to Barra do Piraí is about 284 road miles (457 km): roughly 5 h 55 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.”
| Distance by road | 284 mi (457 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-055 → SP-160 → SP-021 → SP-070 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Itanhaém to Barra do Piraí: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (103 mi) and SP-070 (56 mi) carry about 56% of the 284 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Itanhaém to Barra do Piraí: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 1–28 | 27 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 28–32 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 32–52 | 20 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 52–53 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 53–85 | 32 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 85–86 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 86–142 | 56 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 142–145 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 145–248 | 103 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 248–255 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 255–256 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 256–260 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 260–282 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 282–284 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 217 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Itanhaém to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 173), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 173), Itatiaia National Park (mile 227)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia da Tupi (mile 22), Praia da Guilhermina (mile 26), Boqueirão Beach (mile 26), Serra do Mar State Park (mile 41), Itatiaia National Park (mile 227)
- Museums and history: Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 112), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 150), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 173), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 173)
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.
Praia da Guilhermina
Stretching 1.5 kilometers along the shore of Praia Grande, São Paulo, Praia da Guilhermina sits between Aviação and Boqueirão beaches.
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.
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.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Housed in an 1857 mansion in Jacareí, the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba) shows sacred and folk art, paintings, and archaeological finds such as ceramic vessels and stone tools.
Museu Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
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.
Arriving in Barra do Piraí
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Itanhaém to other places in Brazil
- Itanhaém to Paranapiacaba
- Itanhaém to Ituiutaba
- Itanhaém to Penedo
- Itanhaém to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Itanhaém to Trindade
- Itanhaém to Fumaça
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itanhaém to Barra do Piraí?
About 5 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 284 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Itanhaém by car?
About 284 miles (457 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 Itanhaém to Barra do Piraí?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Itanhaém to Barra do Piraí?
In order: SP-055, SP-160, SP-021, SP-070, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itanhaém and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 173, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 173, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 227, 0.2 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.