By road, Jundiaí and Araruama are about 365 miles (587 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 42 min of driving.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 365 mi (587 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-124 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Jundiaí to Araruama: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-116 (76 mi) carry about 69% of the 365 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Jundiaí to Araruama
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 4–6 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 6–27 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 27–35 | 8 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 35–210 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 210–286 | 76 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 286–341 | 55 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-124 | 341–359 | 18 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 359–365 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 180 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Jundiaí and Araruama
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas (mile 32), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 135), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 139), Itatiaia National Park (mile 189), Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 303)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 189), Tijuca National Park (mile 294), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 332)
- Museums and history: Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas (mile 32), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 135), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 139), Museu de Arte do Rio (mile 298), Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição (mile 298), Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 303)
Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas
Recognized as part of Brazil's cultural heritage, the Museum of Public Health Emílio Ribas in São Paulo covers the history of public health and sanitation services in the state.
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 Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
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.
Tijuca National Park
Covering mountains inside the city of Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca National Park is an urban national park within the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve, managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.
Museu de Arte do Rio
Opened on March 1, 2013, Museu de Arte do Rio is an art museum maintained through a partnership of municipal institutions and private initiatives.
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Fortaleza de Nossa Senhora da Conceição is a fort located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
Built in a late colonial style, the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Niterói Cathedral) is the Catholic cathedral of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park is a protected area in Rio de Janeiro state, set aside by the municipality to safeguard a stretch of Atlantic Forest.
In Araruama itself
Coqueiral
Coqueiral is a beach in Araruama, Rio de Janeiro state, in a neighborhood of the same name along the Amaral Peixoto highway.
More drives to Araruama
- Barra Mansa to Araruama
- Angra dos Reis to Araruama
- Pindamonhangaba to Araruama
- Taubaté to Araruama
- São José dos Campos to Araruama
- Jacareí to Araruama
From Jundiaí to other places in Brazil
- Jundiaí to Mogi Guaçu
- Jundiaí to São Carlos
- Jundiaí to Araraquara
- Jundiaí to Botucatu
- Jundiaí to Bauru
- Jundiaí to Ituiutaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Jundiaí to Araruama?
About 7 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 365 miles.
How far is Araruama from Jundiaí by car?
About 365 miles (587 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 Jundiaí to Araruama 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 Jundiaí to Araruama use?
In order: SP-348, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116, BR-101 and RJ-124. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jundiaí and Araruama?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 135, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 139, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 189, 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.