The Wayro route from Itapetininga to Muriaé is 480 miles (773 km), about 11 h 7 min of driving without 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 480 mi (773 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 7 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, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Itapetininga to Muriaé
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-393 (77 mi) carry about 52% of the 480 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 7 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Itapetininga to Muriaé, 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 | 282–289 | 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 | 411–415 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 415–478 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 478–480 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 251 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 409 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 44), Museu Geológico Valdemar Lefèvre (mile 102), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 207), Itatiaia National Park (mile 260), Santana Cathedral (mile 316), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 329), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 442)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 260)
- Museums and history: Museu Geológico Valdemar Lefèvre (mile 102), Memorial do Corinthians (mile 108), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 207), Santana Cathedral (mile 316), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 329), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 442)
- 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.
Museu Geológico Valdemar Lefèvre
Operated by the state's Geological Institute, the Museu Geológico Valdemar Lefèvre is a public state museum of geology in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.
Teatro Paramount
Teatro Paramount, also known as Teatro Renault and Teatro Abril, is a theater on Brigadeiro Luís Antônio Avenue in São Paulo, Brazil.
Memorial do Corinthians
Also known as Memorial do Parque São Jorge, the Corinthians memorial at the club's headquarters in São Paulo's East Zone covers the team's history and is open to the public.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
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.
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.
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.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
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 Muriaé?
About 11 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 480 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Itapetininga by car?
About 480 miles (773 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 Muriaé 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 Muriaé use?
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 Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 207, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 260, 0.2 mi from the route); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 442, 0.4 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.