Plan on about 5 h 40 min of driving for the 274-mile (441 km) trip from Itu to Barra do Piraí, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 274 mi (441 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Itu–Barra do Piraí drive in a few lines
SP-060 (175 mi) and SP-348 (29 mi) carry about 74% of the 274 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Itu to Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-300 | 1–25 | 24 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 25–26 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 26–55 | 29 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 55–63 | 8 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 63–238 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 238–245 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 245–246 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 246–250 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 250–272 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 272–274 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 208 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Itu and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 163), Itatiaia National Park (mile 217)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 69), Itatiaia National Park (mile 217)
- Museums and history: Historical Museum of Japanese Immigration in Brazil (mile 60), Palácio das Indústrias (mile 61), Memorial do Corinthians (mile 65), Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 68), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 69), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 115), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 163)
Teatro Polytheama
Opened in 1911, Teatro Polytheama is a performance venue in Jundiaí, in the interior of São Paulo state.
Historical Museum of Japanese Immigration in Brazil
Opened in 1978 in Liberdade, this museum marks Japanese immigration to Brazil with more than 97,000 historical items, including photos, films and videos.
Palácio das Indústrias
Designed for industrial exhibitions, the Palácio das Indústrias is a protected Eclectic-style building in Parque Dom Pedro II, the work of Domiziano Rossi with Ramos de Azevedo and Ricardo Severo.
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.
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.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano share space with the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts at this memorial to Brazil's aerospace history in São José dos Campos.
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
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.
Once you reach Barra do Piraí
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.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Itu to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itu to Barra do Piraí?
About 5 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 274 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Itu by car?
About 274 miles (441 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 Itu to Barra do Piraí drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Itu to Barra do Piraí?
In order: SP-300, SP-348, 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 Itu and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Memorial do Corinthians (museum, mile 65, 1 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 163, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 217, 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.