Plan on about 8 h 58 min of driving for the 423-mile (681 km) trip from Itu to Rio das Ostras, 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 | 423 mi (681 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-162 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Itu–Rio das Ostras drive in a few lines
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-101 (99 mi) carry about 65% of the 423 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.
The route from Itu to Rio das Ostras, road by road
| 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 | 238–314 | 76 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 314–413 | 99 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-162 | 413–421 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 421–423 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 208 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Itu to Rio das Ostras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 167), Itatiaia National Park (mile 217), Baths of King João VI at Caju (mile 324)
- Nature and outdoors: Juqueri State Park (mile 45), Itatiaia National Park (mile 217)
- Museums and history: Palácio das Indústrias (mile 61), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 167), Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos (mile 323), Baths of King João VI at Caju (mile 324), Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá (mile 329)
Juqueri State Park
Juqueri State Park protects one of the last remnants of cerrado in the São Paulo metropolitan area, along with patches of Atlantic Forest.
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.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
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.
Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos
Igreja de São Sebastião dos Capuchinhos is a Catholic basilica and sanctuary on Rua Haddock Lobo, in the Tijuca neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro.
Baths of King João VI at Caju
Also known as the Museu da Limpeza Urbana, the Baths of King João VI (Casa de Banho de Dom João VI) is a museum on Praia do Caju in Rio de Janeiro's Caju neighborhood.
Convent of Santo Antônio
Atop Morro de Santo Antônio and facing Largo da Carioca, this Franciscan convent in central Rio forms, with the neighboring Church of the Third Order of St. Francis of Penance, one of the city's surviving colonial ensembles.
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá is a fort in the city of Niterói, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Pedra do Índio
On Icaraí beach in Niterói, Pedra do Índio is a rock formation used by local anglers and beachgoers, with views over Guanabara Bay.
When you get to Rio das Ostras
Iriry Lagoon
Also nicknamed Coca-Cola Lagoon, Iriry Lagoon in Rio das Ostras is ringed by a protected area with trails, kiosks, beaches, leisure spots and a lookout.
More drives to Rio das Ostras
- Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Petrópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Barra Mansa to Rio das Ostras
- Angra dos Reis to Rio das Ostras
- Pindamonhangaba to Rio das Ostras
- Taubaté to Rio das Ostras
From Itu to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itu to Rio das Ostras?
About 8 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 423 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itu to Rio das Ostras?
About 423 miles (681 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 Rio das Ostras 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 Rio das Ostras use?
In order: SP-300, SP-348, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116, BR-101 and RJ-162. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itu to Rio das Ostras?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 167, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 217, 0.3 mi from the route); Baths of King João VI at Caju (museum, mile 324, 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.