By road, Itapetininga and Resende are about 269 miles (433 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 20 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 by road | 269 mi (433 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SPI 091/270 → SP-075 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Itapetininga to Resende is like
SP-060 (161 mi) and SP-270 (46 mi) carry about 77% of the 269 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Itapetininga and Resende
| 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 | 107–268 | 161 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 268–269 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 251 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Itapetininga and Resende
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 44), Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (mile 104), 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), Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP (mile 96), Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (mile 104), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 160), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 183)
- 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.
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.
Teatro Maria Della Costa
Teatro Maria Della Costa is a theater in São Paulo, Brazil, with a capacity of 370 seats.
Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport
Founded in 1985 on the initiative of former transit worker Gaetano Ferolla, the Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (Museu dos Transportes Públicos) has carried his name since 1991.
Municipal Theater of Mooca Arthur Azevedo
Designed by architect Roberto Tibau and opened in 1952, the Arthur Azevedo Theater in São Paulo's Mooca district was listed by the city in 1992 as a significant example of 1950s architecture.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library make up the Museum of Folklore, which has focused on Brazilian popular culture since 1997 from its home in São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of comedian and filmmaker Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, this museum displays more than 20,000 items, including photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 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 Resende
- Niterói to Resende
- São José dos Campos to Resende
- Jacareí to Resende
- Mogi das Cruzes to Resende
- São Paulo to Resende
- Jundiaí to Resende
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 Resende?
About 5 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 269 miles.
How far is Resende from Itapetininga by car?
About 269 miles (433 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 Resende drive?
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 Resende?
In order: SP-270, SPI 091/270, SP-075, SP-280, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itapetininga and Resende?
Closest to the road: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (zoo, mile 44, 0.9 mi from the route); Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (transport museum, mile 104, 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.