Plan on about 6 h 32 min of driving for the 318-mile (512 km) trip from Itapetininga to Barra do Piraí, before any 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 318 mi (512 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SPI 091/270 → SP-075 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Itapetininga to Barra do Piraí is like
SP-060 (175 mi) and SP-270 (46 mi) carry about 69% of the 318 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Itapetininga to Barra do Piraí: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 1–47 | 46 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 47–52 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 52–55 | 3 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 55–56 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 56–96 | 40 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 96–97 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 97–107 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 107–282 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 282–289 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 289–290 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 290–295 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 295–316 | 21 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 316–318 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 251 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Itapetininga and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 44), Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas (mile 104), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 104), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 112), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 207), Itatiaia National Park (mile 260)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 260)
- Museums and history: Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (mile 83), Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 96), Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas (mile 104), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 104), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 112), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 178), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 207)
- With kids: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 44)
Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros
Sorocaba's municipal zoo, Quinzinho de Barros, covers about 37 acres in São Paulo state and belongs to the Society of Brazilian Zoos.
Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi
Named for Emanuel von Lauenstein Massarani, this contemporary art museum is housed in the Itapevi city council building, in the northeast part of the city.
Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo
Run as a department of the University of São Paulo, this museum of archaeology and ethnology focuses on research, teaching, and sharing cultural and scientific knowledge with the public.
Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas
Recognized as part of Brazil's cultural heritage, the Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas in São Paulo covers the history of public health and sanitation services in the state.
Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo
In the left wing of the Luz Monastery, founded in 1774 by Frei Galvão, the Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo collects and displays Brazilian sacred art.
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos
Also called Guarulhos Cathedral, this Catholic church was built in 1665 in the center of Guarulhos, São Paulo state.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Between 1897 and 1903, a family from Cremona built the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm. Today the house in this Taubaté district holds the Italian Immigration Museum.
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.
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.
In Barra do Piraí itself
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 Itapetininga to other places in Brazil
- Itapetininga to Paranapiacaba
- Itapetininga to Cubatão
- Itapetininga to Mogi Guaçu
- Itapetininga to Itanhaém
- Itapetininga to Araxá
- Itapetininga to Araguari
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Itapetininga to Barra do Piraí?
About 6 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 318 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Itapetininga by car?
About 318 miles (512 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 Itapetininga 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 Itapetininga to Barra do Piraí?
In order: SP-270, SPI 091/270, SP-075, SP-280, SP-015, 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 Itapetininga and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas (museum, mile 104, 0.6 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 207, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 260, 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.