By road, Jacareí and Sete Lagoas are about 401 miles (646 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 32 min of driving.
- 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.”
| Total distance | 401 mi (646 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-065 → SP-010 → BR-381 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from Jacareí to Sete Lagoas
BR-381 (163 mi) and SP-010 (144 mi) carry about 77% of the 401 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. None of the 6 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Jacareí to Sete Lagoas
| 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 | 192–355 | 163 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 355–365 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 365–398 | 33 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 398–401 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 73 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Sete Lagoas
- 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), Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture (mile 360), Pampulha Art Museum (mile 367)
- With kids: Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte (mile 367)
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.
Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture
Known locally as Casa do Registro, the Casa da Cultura Nair Mendes Moreira is an 18th-century house in Contagem. Local tradition links it to a Portuguese Crown post that counted goods and checked tax payments.
Pampulha Art Museum
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer as the Cassino da Pampulha, the Pampulha Art Museum in Belo Horizonte is part of the Pampulha Modern Ensemble, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2016.
Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte
Opened in January 1959 in the Pampulha area, the Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte is one of the city's main visitor attractions.
More drives to Sete Lagoas
- Belo Horizonte to Sete Lagoas
- Petrópolis to Sete Lagoas
- Rio de Janeiro to Sete Lagoas
- Niterói to Sete Lagoas
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Sete Lagoas
- Ribeirão Preto to Sete Lagoas
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 Sete Lagoas?
About 8 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 401 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jacareí to Sete Lagoas?
About 401 miles (646 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 Sete Lagoas drive?
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 Sete Lagoas?
In order: SP-065, SP-010, BR-381 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jacareí to Sete Lagoas?
Closest to the road: Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (state park, mile 34, 2 mi from the route); Nair Mendes Moreira House of Culture (museum, mile 360, 1 mi from the route); Zoological Garden of Belo Horizonte (zoo, mile 367, 3 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.