The Wayro route from Itu to Ubá is 422 miles (679 km), about 9 h 57 min of driving without 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 422 mi (679 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-348 → 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 16.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Itu to Ubá: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (171 mi) and MG-353 (51 mi) carry about 53% of the 422 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Itu to Ubá
| 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 | 63–234 | 171 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 234–237 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 237–239 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-143 | 239–252 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 252–282 | 30 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Ramal de Jacutinga | 282–291 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 291–292 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| MG-353 | 292–336 | 44 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 336–355 | 19 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-3085 | 355–364 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-353 | 364–371 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-133 | 371–400 | 29 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 400–421 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 421–422 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 208 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 298 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Itu and Ubá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 163), Itatiaia National Park (mile 217), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 280)
- Nature and outdoors: Juqueri State Park (mile 45), Itatiaia National Park (mile 217)
- Museums and history: Jewish Museum of São Paulo (mile 60), Anchieta Museum (mile 60), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 116), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 163), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 280)
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 Polytheama
Opened in 1911, Teatro Polytheama is a performance venue in Jundiaí, in the interior of São Paulo state.
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.
Jewish Museum of São Paulo
São Paulo's Jewish Museum presents exhibits on Jewish life in Brazil, with a collection of more than 2,000 items brought by immigrants.
Anchieta Museum
On the Pátio do Colégio square in central São Paulo, the Anchieta Museum covers the history of education and the city, and preserves a 16th-century rammed-earth wall.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Set inside São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade, the Museum of Folklore (Museu do Folclore) has explored Brazilian popular culture since 1997 through exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
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 Itu to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itu to Ubá?
About 9 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 422 miles.
What is the driving distance from Itu to Ubá?
About 422 miles (679 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 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 Itu to Ubá use?
In order: SP-300, SP-348, 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 Itu and Ubá?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 163, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 217, 0.3 mi from the route); Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (historic site, mile 280, 0.4 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.