Jacareí to Itaguaí is about 194 road miles (312 km): roughly 4 h 7 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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:
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 194 mi (312 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-493 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
Driving Jacareí to Itaguaí: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (131 mi) and BR-116 (47 mi) carry about 92% of the 194 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Jacareí to Itaguaí
| 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 | 133–180 | 47 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 180–182 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 182–188 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 188–194 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 103 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Jacareí and Itaguaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 22), 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: Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 10), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 22), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 58), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 58), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 62)
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano share space with the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts at this memorial to Brazil's aerospace history in São José dos Campos.
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 Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Renovated and reopened in 2023, Caçapava's Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas dates to 1963 and moved to the city a year later. Its collection includes vintage vehicles and engines.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Within the Aparecida basilica complex, the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida) gathers objects from the region, including archaeological pieces and sacred items. It opened in 1956.
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
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.
More drives to Itaguaí
- São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
- Sorocaba to Itaguaí
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 Itaguaí?
About 4 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 194 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jacareí to Itaguaí?
About 194 miles (312 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 Itaguaí?
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 Jacareí to Itaguaí use?
In order: SP-060, BR-116 and BR-493. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jacareí to Itaguaí?
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.