Plan on about 11 h 32 min of driving for the 495-mile (796 km) trip from Itapetininga to Itaperuna, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 495 mi (796 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SPI 091/270 → SP-075 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → RJ-198 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Itapetininga–Itaperuna drive in a few lines
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-393 (77 mi) carry about 51% of the 495 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Itapetininga and Itaperuna
| 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 | 295–366 | 71 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 366–371 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 371–372 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 372–378 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 378–411 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 411–413 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 413–441 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 441–485 | 44 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 485–494 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 494–495 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 251 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 409 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 446 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Itapetininga and Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 44), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 207), Itatiaia National Park (mile 260), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 329), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 344)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 260), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 329)
- Museums and history: Gioconda Giannini Glasses Museum (mile 103), Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo (mile 104), Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 112), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 207), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 329), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 344)
- 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.
Gioconda Giannini Glasses Museum
Founded in 1996 by eyewear designer Miguel Giannini and partner Alvaro Ferriolli, the Gioconda Giannini Glasses Museum (Museu dos Óculos Gioconda Giannini) is a private museum in São Paulo.
Basilica of the Most Blessed Sacrament, São Paulo
This Catholic basilica stands at the corner of Cásper Líbero Avenue and Santa Ifigênia Street in São Paulo's Santa Ifigênia district.
Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos
Opened in October 1960, the Guarulhos Municipal History Museum shares its building with the city's public library, the Biblioteca Pública Municipal Paulo do Carmo Dias.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
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 Itaperuna?
About 11 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 495 miles.
How far is Itaperuna from Itapetininga by car?
About 495 miles (796 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 Itaperuna 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 Itaperuna use?
In order: SP-270, SPI 091/270, SP-075, SP-280, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186 and RJ-198. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itapetininga to Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: 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); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 344, 0.1 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.