By road, Itanhaém and Historic Village of Mambucaba are about 263 miles (423 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 51 min of driving.
- 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 | 263 mi (423 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-055 → SP-160 → SP-021 → SP-070 → SP-060 → SP-171 → RJ-165 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Itanhaém to Historic Village of Mambucaba: the shape of the trip
SP-070 (56 mi) and SP-171 (45 mi) carry about 38% of the 263 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Itanhaém to Historic Village of Mambucaba: 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 | 145–176 | 31 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 176–221 | 45 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 221–234 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 234–259 | 25 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 259–263 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 221 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Itanhaém to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 176), Praia Grande (mile 240)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia da Tupi (mile 22), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 58), Praia Grande (mile 240), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 250)
- Museums and history: Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 112), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 150), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 176), Perpétuo Defensive Fort (mile 235), Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo (mile 235)
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.
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.
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.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
Perpétuo Defensive Fort
Built in 1793 in Paraty's first settlement, then called Vila de São Roque, the Forte Defensor Perpétuo was meant to guard gold shipped along the Estrada Real and the region's sugar production.
Museu Forte Defensor Perpétuo
Installed in Paraty's Forte Defensor Perpétuo, this history museum focuses on the military, urban and cultural past of the region and its local traditions.
Praia Grande
Praia Grande is a beach in Paraty with access to trails that lead to waterfalls in the surrounding area, making it a handy stop for a walk.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
In Historic Village of Mambucaba itself
Praia do Laboratório
Praia do Laboratório is a beach in the municipality of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state, right next to the nuclear power plant.
More drives to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Pindamonhangaba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Taubaté to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Niterói to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- São José dos Campos to Historic Village of Mambucaba
From Itanhaém to other places in Brazil
- Itanhaém to Paranapiacaba
- Itanhaém to Ituiutaba
- Itanhaém to Penedo
- Itanhaém to Barra do Piraí
- Itanhaém to Trindade
- Itanhaém to Fumaça
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itanhaém to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 6 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 263 miles.
How far is Historic Village of Mambucaba from Itanhaém by car?
About 263 miles (423 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 Historic Village of Mambucaba?
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 Historic Village of Mambucaba?
In order: SP-055, SP-160, SP-021, SP-070, SP-060, SP-171, RJ-165 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itanhaém and Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Parque Natural Estoril (park, mile 58, 1 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 176, 0.6 mi from the route); Praia Grande (beach, mile 240, 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.