Plan on about 10 h 50 min of driving for the 466-mile (750 km) trip from Itapetininga to Ubá, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 466 mi (750 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 50 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SPI 091/270 → SP-075 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → RJ-159 → RJ-143 → BR-494 → Ramal de Jacutinga → MG-353 → BR-040 → AMG-3085 → MG-133 → BR-265 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Itapetininga to Ubá is like
SP-060 (171 mi) and MG-353 (51 mi) carry about 48% of the 466 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Itapetininga to Ubá: 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 | 107–278 | 171 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 278–281 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 281–283 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-143 | 283–295 | 12 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 295–326 | 31 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Ramal de Jacutinga | 326–334 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 334–336 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| MG-353 | 336–380 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 380–398 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-3085 | 398–408 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-353 | 408–415 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-133 | 415–443 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 443–464 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 464–466 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 251 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 341 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Itapetininga to Ubá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 44), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 211), Itatiaia National Park (mile 260), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 323)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 260)
- Museums and history: Museu das Invenções (mile 102), Memorial de 32 (mile 104), Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 106), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 160), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 211), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 323)
- 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 das Invenções
Known as Inventolândia, the Museu das Invenções in São Paulo's Perdizes neighborhood opened in 1996 through the National Association of Inventors, aiming to show students how fun science can be.
Memorial de 32
Opened on July 9, 2005, in the building of the Historical and Geographical Institute of São Paulo, Memorial de 32 holds documents and military artifacts from the 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution.
Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo
Set in the Immigrant Inn building, opened in 1887 in São Paulo's Mooca neighborhood, the Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo tells the story of immigration.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Since 1997, São José dos Campos has explored Brazilian folk traditions at the Museu do Folclore, located within the Parque da Cidade. Along with exhibitions, it runs a specialized library and a toy library.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga
Listed as a tourist attraction, Santa Clara Farm (Fazenda Santa Clara) lies in the municipality of Santa Rita de Jacutinga in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Ubá
- Rio de Janeiro to Ubá
- Niterói to Ubá
- Cabo Frio to Ubá
- Itaguaí to Ubá
- Guaratinguetá to Ubá
- Pouso Alegre to Ubá
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 Ubá?
About 10 h 50 min of driving without stops, over 466 miles.
How far is Ubá from Itapetininga by car?
About 466 miles (750 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 Ubá 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 Ubá use?
In order: SP-270, SPI 091/270, SP-075, SP-280, SP-015, SP-060, RJ-159, RJ-143, BR-494, Ramal de Jacutinga, MG-353, BR-040, AMG-3085, MG-133 and BR-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itapetininga and Ubá?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 211, 0.5 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 260, 0.2 mi from the route); Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (historic site, mile 323, 0.3 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.