Itapetininga to Itaguaí is about 343 road miles (552 km): roughly 7 h 3 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 343 mi (552 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SPI 091/270 → SP-075 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-493 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Itapetininga–Itaguaí drive in a few lines
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-116 (47 mi) carry about 65% of the 343 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Itapetininga to Itaguaí, road by road
| 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 | 282–329 | 47 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 329–331 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 331–336 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 336–343 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 251 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Itapetininga and Itaguaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 44), Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta (mile 96), Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus (mile 104), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 207), Itatiaia National Park (mile 260)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 260)
- Museums and history: Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta (mile 96), Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP (mile 96), Museu da História da Medicina da Associação Paulista de Medicina (mile 104), Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus (mile 104), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 158), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 207)
- With kids: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 44)
Mosteiro São Bento
The Mosteiro de São Bento in Sorocaba is a Benedictine monastery in the city of Sorocaba, in the interior of São Paulo state.
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.
Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta
This themed clock museum in Vila Leopoldina, in São Paulo's West Zone, traces the history and technology of timekeeping through many types of clocks, and links accurate time to weather forecasting.
Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP
On the University of São Paulo's Butantã campus, the Geosciences Museum is open to the public with collections covering geology, mineralogy and paleontology.
Museu da História da Medicina da Associação Paulista de Medicina
In São Paulo, the Museu da História da Medicina, named for Jorge Michalany, keeps documents and materials used in medicine in Brazil and around the world.
Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus
This Catholic church in São Paulo's Campos Elísios neighborhood, the Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus, follows a Roman basilica layout with three naves.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Inside the DCTA aerospace complex in São José dos Campos, this memorial traces Brazil's aerospace history with aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano, the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts.
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.
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.
More drives to Itaguaí
- São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Jacareí to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
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 is the drive from Itapetininga to Itaguaí?
About 7 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 343 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itapetininga to Itaguaí?
About 343 miles (552 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 Itapetininga to Itaguaí 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 Itapetininga to Itaguaí use?
In order: SP-270, SPI 091/270, SP-075, SP-280, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-493. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itapetininga and Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta (museum, mile 96, 0.5 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.