Itu to Itaguaí is about 299 road miles (481 km): roughly 6 h 11 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 299 mi (481 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-493 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Itu to Itaguaí
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-116 (47 mi) carry about 74% of the 299 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.
Roads you'll take from Itu to Itaguaí
| 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 | 238–285 | 47 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 285–286 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 286–293 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 293–299 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 208 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Itu and Itaguaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 69), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 163), Itatiaia National Park (mile 217)
- Nature and outdoors: Cantareira State Park (mile 68), Itatiaia National Park (mile 217)
- Museums and history: Centro de Memória do Circo (mile 60), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 69), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 115), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 163)
Mosteiro de São Bento
Jundiaí's Monastery of Saint Benedict was founded on June 2, 1667, and was originally called Hospício do Patriarca São Bento.
Teatro Maria Della Costa
Teatro Maria Della Costa is a theater in São Paulo, Brazil, with a capacity of 370 seats.
Centro de Memória do Circo
Also called the Clown Museum, the Centro de Memória do Circo inside the Galeria Olido cultural center keeps records of Brazil's circus traditions, including collections from the touring Circo Garcia and Circo Nerino.
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.
Cantareira State Park
In the Serra da Cantareira range, Cantareira State Park protects a stretch of Atlantic Forest north of the city of São Paulo.
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos
Also called Guarulhos Cathedral, this Catholic church was built in 1665 in the center of Guarulhos, São Paulo state.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Inside the DCTA aerospace complex in São José dos Campos, this memorial traces Brazil's aerospace history with aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano, the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts.
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
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.
More drives to Itaguaí
- São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Jacareí to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
From Itu to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itu to Itaguaí?
About 6 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 299 miles.
How far is Itaguaí from Itu by car?
About 299 miles (481 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 Itaguaí 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 Itu to Itaguaí use?
In order: SP-300, SP-348, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-493. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itu and Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (cathedral, mile 69, 0.6 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.