By road, Jacareí and Barra do Piraí are about 169 miles (272 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 36 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 169 mi (272 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Jacareí to Barra do Piraí: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (131 mi) and BR-393 (22 mi) carry about 91% of the 169 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 2–133 | 131 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 133–140 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 140–141 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 141–146 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 146–168 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 168–169 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 103 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Jacareí and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 58), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 58), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 62), Itatiaia National Park (mile 112)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 112)
- Museums and history: Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 34), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 35), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 58), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 58), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 62)
Municipal Market of São José dos Campos
Completed in 1923 on the site of an 1896 market, the heritage-listed Municipal Market of São José dos Campos sells cheeses, spices, medicinal herbs, preserves, fish and meat, and is known for pastel with sugarcane juice.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Founded in 1958 on the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, Taubaté's Museu Monteiro Lobato honors the children's author with exhibitions, a historic main house, green areas and plays featuring characters from his stories.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of comedian and filmmaker Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, this museum displays more than 20,000 items, including photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
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.
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.
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.
When you get to 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
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
- Jundiaí to Barra do Piraí
From Jacareí to other places in Brazil
- Jacareí to Bragança Paulista
- Jacareí to Itu
- Jacareí to Itanhaém
- Jacareí to Mogi Guaçu
- Jacareí to Botucatu
- Jacareí to Araxá
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jacareí to Barra do Piraí?
About 3 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 169 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jacareí to Barra do Piraí?
About 169 miles (272 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 Jacareí 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 Jacareí to Barra do Piraí?
In order: 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 Jacareí and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 58, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 58, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 112, 0.2 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.