Plan on about 5 h 8 min of driving for the 246-mile (396 km) trip from Jundiaí to Barra do Piraí, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 246 mi (396 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Jundiaí to Barra do Piraí is like
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-393 (22 mi) carry about 80% of the 246 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Jundiaí to Barra do Piraí
| 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 | 210–217 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 217–218 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 218–222 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 222–244 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 244–246 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 180 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Jundiaí and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 41), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 135), Itatiaia National Park (mile 189)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 189)
- Museums and history: Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta (mile 27), Anchieta Museum (mile 32), Memorial do Corinthians (mile 37), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 41), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 88), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 135)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 41)
Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta
This themed clock museum in Vila Leopoldina, in São Paulo's West Zone, traces the history and technology of timekeeping through many types of clocks, and links accurate time to weather forecasting.
Anchieta Museum
On the Pátio do Colégio square in central São Paulo, the Anchieta Museum covers the history of education and the city, and preserves a 16th-century rammed-earth wall.
Memorial do Corinthians
Also known as Memorial do Parque São Jorge, the Corinthians memorial at the club's headquarters in São Paulo's East Zone covers the team's history and is open to the public.
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos
Also called Guarulhos Cathedral, this Catholic church was built in 1665 in the center of Guarulhos, São Paulo state.
Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos
Founded in 1982, the Guarulhos Municipal Zoo keeps more than 400 animals of 100 species on 70,000 square meters, mostly birds, mammals and reptiles native to Brazil.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Set inside São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade, the Museum of Folklore (Museu do Folclore) has explored Brazilian popular culture since 1997 through exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library.
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.
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.
In Barra do Piraí itself
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.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
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 is the drive from Jundiaí to Barra do Piraí?
About 5 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 246 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Jundiaí by car?
About 246 miles (396 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 Barra do Piraí drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Jundiaí to Barra do Piraí?
In order: SP-348, SP-015, 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 Jundiaí and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (cathedral, mile 41, 0.6 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 135, 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.