The Wayro route from Jacareí to Penedo is 120 miles (193 km), about 2 h 26 min of driving without 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 120 mi (193 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
How the Jacareí to Penedo drive plays out
SP-060 (114 mi) carries about 95% of the 120 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Jacareí to Penedo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 2–116 | 114 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 116–120 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 103 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Jacareí and Penedo
- 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)
- Museums and history: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 22), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 34), 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 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.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Taubaté's tribute to children's author Monteiro Lobato dates to 1958. The museum occupies the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, with a historic main house and exhibitions.
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
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
Arriving in Penedo
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.
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
- São Paulo to Penedo
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 Penedo?
About 2 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 120 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jacareí to Penedo?
About 120 miles (193 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 Penedo?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Jacareí and Penedo?
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); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 62, 0.4 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.