Jacareí to Guarapari is about 465 road miles (749 km): roughly 11 h 39 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 465 mi (749 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 → ES-480 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Jacareí to Guarapari
SP-060 (131 mi) and BR-393 (77 mi) carry about 45% of the 465 miles. It runs through 4 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Jacareí to Guarapari
| 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 | 146–217 | 71 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 217–222 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 222–223 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 223–229 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 229–262 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 262–264 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 264–292 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 292–293 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 293–355 | 62 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 355–356 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 356–385 | 29 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 385–461 | 76 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-480 | 461–465 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 103 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 263 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 298 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 381 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Jacareí and Guarapari
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 58), Itatiaia National Park (mile 112), Santana Cathedral (mile 168), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 181)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 112), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 181), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 398), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 414), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 420)
- Museums and history: Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 30), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 58), Santana Cathedral (mile 168), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 181), Serra das Torres Natural Monument (mile 398), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 414)
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
In Quiririm, a district of Taubaté, the Italian Immigration Museum fills the brick Casa Indiani, built between 1897 and 1903 by a family from Cremona, with photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recalling immigrant life.
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
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
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.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
Serra das Torres Natural Monument
Covering about 10,459 hectares of Atlantic Forest in Atílio Vivácqua, Mimoso do Sul and Muqui, the Serra das Torres Natural Monument was created in 2010 to protect the peaks of a mountain range in southern Espírito Santo.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Arriving in Guarapari
Praia dos Padres
A small strip of sand at Meaípe in Guarapari, Praia dos Padres is known as a haunted spot and owes its name to an exorcism episode.
More drives to Guarapari
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Guarapari
- Rio das Ostras to Guarapari
- Governador Valadares to Guarapari
- Teresópolis to Guarapari
- Juiz de Fora to Guarapari
- Ipatinga to Guarapari
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 does it take to drive from Jacareí to Guarapari?
About 11 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 465 miles.
How far is Guarapari from Jacareí by car?
About 465 miles (749 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.
Is it safe to drive from Jacareí to Guarapari?
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 Guarapari?
In order: SP-060, BR-116, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186, ES-297, BR-101 and ES-480. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jacareí and Guarapari?
Closest to the road: 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); Museu Casa da Hera (museum, mile 181, 0.6 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.