Juiz de Fora to Jundiaí is about 315 road miles (507 km): roughly 7 h 1 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 315 mi (507 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-353 → Ramal de Jacutinga → BR-494 → RJ-143 → RJ-159 → BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-348 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Juiz de Fora to Jundiaí
BR-116 (137 mi) and MG-353 (51 mi) carry about 60% of the 315 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Juiz de Fora and Jundiaí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| MG-353 | 0–51 | 51 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 51–52 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Ramal de Jacutinga | 52–73 | 21 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 73–91 | 18 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-143 | 91–104 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 104–106 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 106–109 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 109–246 | 137 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 246–280 | 34 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 280–288 | 8 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 288–309 | 21 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 309–315 | 6 | São Paulo |
- Mile 46 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 136 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Jundiaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 64), Itatiaia National Park (mile 127), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 180), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 216), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 283), Teatro J. Safra (mile 286)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 127), Juqueri State Park (mile 298)
- Museums and history: Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 64), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 180), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 216), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 228), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 283)
Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga
Listed as a tourist attraction, Santa Clara Farm (Fazenda Santa Clara) lies in the municipality of Santa Rita de Jacutinga in Minas Gerais.
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.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Founded in 1963 and moved to Caçapava a year later, the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas reopened after renovation in 2023, showing vintage vehicles and engines including a rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano share space with the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts at this memorial to Brazil's aerospace history in São José dos Campos.
Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo
In the left wing of the Luz Monastery, founded in 1774 by Frei Galvão, the Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo collects and displays Brazilian sacred art.
Teatro J. Safra
Teatro J. Safra is a theater in the city of São Paulo, with Maurício Machado serving as its manager and artistic curator.
Juqueri State Park
Juqueri State Park protects one of the last remnants of cerrado in the São Paulo metropolitan area, along with patches of Atlantic Forest.
Arriving in Jundiaí
Mosteiro de São Bento
Jundiaí's Monastery of Saint Benedict was founded on June 2, 1667, and was originally called Hospício do Patriarca São Bento.
Museu Histórico e Cultural de Jundiaí
A public museum in Jundiaí, the Museu Histórico e Cultural opened on March 28, 1965, and was founded by Father Antônio Tolloi Maria Stafuzza.
Pinacoteca Diógenes Duarte Paes
Founded in 2008 in Jundiaí, this art gallery is part of a city cultural center and holds 189 works by local, Brazilian and international artists.
More drives to Jundiaí
- São Paulo to Jundiaí
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jundiaí
- São José dos Campos to Jundiaí
- Rio de Janeiro to Jundiaí
- Niterói to Jundiaí
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Jundiaí
From Juiz de Fora to other places in Brazil
- Juiz de Fora to Niterói
- Juiz de Fora to Nova Friburgo
- Juiz de Fora to Araruama
- Juiz de Fora to Cabo Frio
- Juiz de Fora to Rio das Ostras
- Juiz de Fora to Macaé
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Juiz de Fora to Jundiaí?
About 7 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 315 miles.
What is the driving distance from Juiz de Fora to Jundiaí?
About 315 miles (507 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 Juiz de Fora to Jundiaí drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Juiz de Fora to Jundiaí?
In order: MG-353, Ramal de Jacutinga, BR-494, RJ-143, RJ-159, BR-116, SP-060, SP-015 and SP-348. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Juiz de Fora to Jundiaí?
Closest to the road: Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (historic site, mile 64, 0.3 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 127, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro J. Safra (theater, mile 286, 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.