Plan on about 7 h 42 min of driving for the 380-mile (611 km) trip from Jaú to Barra do Piraí, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 380 mi (611 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-225 → SP-310 → SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Jaú to Barra do Piraí is like
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-065 (88 mi) carry about 59% of the 380 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Jaú to Barra do Piraí, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 4–55 | 51 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 55–56 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 56–88 | 32 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 88–89 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 89–119 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 119–120 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 120–208 | 88 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 208–344 | 136 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 344–350 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 350–352 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 352–356 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 356–378 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 378–380 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 313 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Jaú and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 269), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 273), Itatiaia National Park (mile 322)
- Nature and outdoors: Museu de História Natural (mile 130), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 179), Itatiaia National Park (mile 322)
- Museums and history: Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 75), Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (mile 126), Museu de História Natural (mile 130), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 244), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 269), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 273)
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
In Rio Claro, Unesp's Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences houses the Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert in its Department of Petrology and Metallogeny building.
Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp
Run by the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), the Museu Exploratório de Ciências aims to reveal the relationship between humans and nature; its headquarters design came from an international competition held in 2009.
Centro de Convivência
The Centro de Convivência Cultural "Carlos Gomes" is an architectural complex in the Cambuí neighborhood of Campinas. Designed by architect Fábio Penteado, it opened on September 9, 1976.
Museu de História Natural
In Campinas' Bosque dos Jequitibás, the Natural History Museum (Museu de História Natural) has displayed about 5,000 pieces since 1939, from taxidermied mammals, birds and reptiles to fossils and specimens from Brazil's biomes.
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.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Plays featuring characters from Monteiro Lobato's stories, exhibitions, a historic main house and green areas make up the Museu Monteiro Lobato in Taubaté, a tribute to the children's author.
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.
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.
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.
Once you reach Barra do Piraí
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.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Jaú to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jaú to Barra do Piraí?
About 7 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 380 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Jaú by car?
About 380 miles (611 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 Jaú to Barra do Piraí 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 Jaú to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: SP-225, SP-310, SP-330, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jaú to Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 269, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 273, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 322, 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.