Jacareí to Nova Serrana is about 350 road miles (564 km): roughly 7 h 34 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 350 mi (564 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-065 → SP-010 → BR-381 → BR-494 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
The Jacareí–Nova Serrana drive in a few lines
SP-010 (144 mi) and BR-381 (85 mi) carry about 65% of the 350 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Jacareí to Nova Serrana
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 6–48 | 42 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 48–192 | 144 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 192–277 | 85 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 277–344 | 67 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 344–345 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 345–349 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 349–350 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 73 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Nova Serrana
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 34), Itapetinga State Park (mile 39), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 45)
- Museums and history: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 45), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 324)
Parque Estadual de Itaberaba
Created in 2010, Itaberaba State Park (Parque Estadual Itaberaba) protects land in São Paulo state spread across Arujá, Guarulhos, Mairiporã, Nazaré Paulista and Santa Isabel.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Topping the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters, Pedra Grande is Atibaia's highest point, a protected state natural monument where hang gliders and paragliders launch and a trail leads to views over nearby towns.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
More drives to Nova Serrana
- Itabira to Nova Serrana
- Barbacena to Nova Serrana
- Poços de Caldas to Nova Serrana
- Governador Valadares to Nova Serrana
- Resende to Nova Serrana
- Pindamonhangaba to Nova Serrana
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 Nova Serrana?
About 7 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 350 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jacareí to Nova Serrana?
About 350 miles (564 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 Nova Serrana?
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 Nova Serrana use?
In order: SP-065, SP-010, BR-381, BR-494 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jacareí and Nova Serrana?
Closest to the road: Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (state park, mile 34, 2 mi from the route); Itapetinga State Park (state park, mile 39, 4 mi from the route); Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (cathedral, mile 324, 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.