The Wayro route from Juiz de Fora to Piracicaba is 365 miles (588 km), about 7 h 59 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.”
| Distance | 365 mi (588 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | MG-353 → Ramal de Jacutinga → BR-494 → RJ-143 → RJ-159 → BR-116 → SP-065 → SP-330 → SP-304 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Juiz de Fora to Piracicaba is like
BR-116 (131 mi) and SP-065 (88 mi) carry about 60% of the 365 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Juiz de Fora to Piracicaba, road by road
| 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 | 109–240 | 131 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 240–328 | 88 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 328–329 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 329–337 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 337–339 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-304 | 339–363 | 24 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 363–365 | 2 | 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)
What to see on the way from Juiz de Fora to Piracicaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 127), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 180), Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Americana (mile 344), Observatório Municipal de Americana (mile 345), Immigration Museum (mile 349)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 127), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 270)
- Museums and history: Fazenda São Paulo (mile 63), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 180), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 228), Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti (mile 318), Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Americana (mile 344), Immigration Museum (mile 349)
Fazenda São Paulo
Fazenda São Paulo, in the Conservatória district of Valença, is an example of Rio de Janeiro state rural architecture tied to the 19th-century coffee boom. The state heritage institute INEPAC has protected the whole complex since 2008.
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.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Inside the DCTA aerospace complex in São José dos Campos, this memorial traces Brazil's aerospace history with aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano, the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts.
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 de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti
Campinas's Museum of Contemporary Art (MACC), founded in 1965, sits on Avenida Benjamin Constant downtown, beside the city hall and municipal library. Its collection focuses on postwar Brazilian art, with paintings, sculpture, works on paper and installations.
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Americana
Founded in 1978, the municipal Museum of Contemporary Art in Americana, São Paulo state, keeps a collection of about 300 works by modern and contemporary artists.
Observatório Municipal de Americana
Founded on August 4, 1985, the Observatório Municipal de Americana is an astronomical observatory run by the city of Americana, São Paulo, through its education department.
Immigration Museum
The Immigration Museum in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, São Paulo state, opened in January 1988 with a collection from the Fraternity of American Descendants, the group that manages the Cemetery of the Americans.
Once you reach Piracicaba
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Prudente de Moraes
Piracicaba's Prudente de Moraes museum fills the 19th-century home where Brazil's first civilian president lived until his death in 1902, with his belongings, local art and an exhibit on the city's history.
More drives to Piracicaba
- São Paulo to Piracicaba
- Mogi das Cruzes to Piracicaba
- São José dos Campos to Piracicaba
- Sorocaba to Piracicaba
- Rio de Janeiro to Piracicaba
- Niterói to Piracicaba
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 Piracicaba?
About 7 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 365 miles.
How far is Piracicaba from Juiz de Fora by car?
About 365 miles (588 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 Juiz de Fora to Piracicaba?
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 Juiz de Fora to Piracicaba use?
In order: MG-353, Ramal de Jacutinga, BR-494, RJ-143, RJ-159, BR-116, SP-065, SP-330 and SP-304. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Juiz de Fora and Piracicaba?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 127, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 180, 0.4 mi from the route); Observatório Municipal de Americana (astronomical observatory, mile 345, 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.