The Wayro route from Jaú to Muriaé is 542 miles (872 km), about 12 h 16 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 542 mi (872 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 12 h 16 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, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Jaú to Muriaé: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-065 (88 mi) carry about 41% of the 542 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Jaú and Muriaé
| 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 | 440–472 | 32 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 472–477 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 477–540 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 540–542 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 313 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 472 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Jaú to Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 233), Itatiaia National Park (mile 322), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 391), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 406), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 504)
- Nature and outdoors: Museu de História Natural (mile 130), Itatiaia National Park (mile 322), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 391)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (mile 104), Museu de História Natural (mile 130), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 233), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 245), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 391), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 406), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 504)
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão
Americana's municipal history museum occupies the old headquarters of the Fazenda Salto Grande, near where the Atibaia and Jaguari rivers meet to form the Piracicaba, and is run by the city's culture and tourism department.
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.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
A rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick are among the vintage vehicles and engines on display at the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas in Caçapava.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, a museum honors the comedian and filmmaker with photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
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.
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.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
From Jaú to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jaú to Muriaé?
About 12 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 542 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jaú to Muriaé?
About 542 miles (872 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 Muriaé drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Jaú to Muriaé?
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.
What are good stops between Jaú and Muriaé?
Closest to the road: 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); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 504, 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.