Plan on about 12 h 41 min of driving for the 557-mile (896 km) trip from Jaú 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 557 mi (896 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-225 → SP-310 → SP-330 → SP-065 → 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 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Jaú to Itaperuna drive plays out
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-065 (88 mi) carry about 40% of the 557 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.
Which roads connect Jaú and Itaperuna
| 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 | 356–428 | 72 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 428–432 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 432–434 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 434–440 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 440–473 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 473–474 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 474–502 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 502–503 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 503–546 | 43 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 546–556 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 556–557 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 313 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 473 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 508 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 233), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 269), Itatiaia National Park (mile 322), Santana Cathedral (mile 378), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 391), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 406)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 322), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 391)
- Museums and history: Mata de Santa Genebra (mile 122), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 233), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 269), Santana Cathedral (mile 378), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 391), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 406)
Mata de Santa Genebra
Mata de Santa Genebra is a forest in Campinas protected as an Area of Relevant Ecological Interest. The José Pedro de Oliveira Foundation has hosted guided trail walks there with wildlife researchers from Unicamp.
Planetário de Campinas
Inside Parque Portugal, the Lagoa do Taquaral park in Campinas, this municipal planetarium has projected the night sky onto its 8-meter dome since 1987, with shows on constellations and astronomy.
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.
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.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
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.
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 Jaú to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jaú to Itaperuna?
About 12 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 557 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jaú to Itaperuna?
About 557 miles (896 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 Jaú to Itaperuna?
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 Itaperuna use?
In order: SP-225, SP-310, SP-330, SP-065, 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.
What are good stops between Jaú and Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 269, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 322, 0.4 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 406, 0.2 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.