Plan on about 8 h 35 min of driving for the 346-mile (557 km) trip from Jacareí to Itaperuna, 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 | 346 mi (557 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 35 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → RJ-198 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Jacareí–Itaperuna drive in a few lines
SP-060 (131 mi) and BR-393 (77 mi) carry about 60% of the 346 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Jacareí to Itaperuna: the road sequence
| 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 | 293–336 | 43 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 336–345 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 345–346 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- 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)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Jacareí and Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 58), Itatiaia National Park (mile 112), Santana Cathedral (mile 168), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 169), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 181), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 196)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 112), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 181)
- Museums and history: Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 11), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 58), Santana Cathedral (mile 168), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 169), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 181), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 196)
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.
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.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
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.
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.
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.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
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 Itaperuna?
About 8 h 35 min of driving without stops, over 346 miles.
How far is Itaperuna from Jacareí by car?
About 346 miles (557 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 Itaperuna 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 Jacareí to Itaperuna use?
In order: SP-060, BR-116, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186 and RJ-198. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jacareí to Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 58, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 112, 0.2 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 196, 0.1 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.