Plan on about 8 h 18 min of driving for the 388-mile (624 km) trip from Jundiaí to Cabo Frio, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 388 mi (624 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-124 → RJ-140 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Jundiaí to Cabo Frio drive plays out
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-116 (76 mi) carry about 65% of the 388 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Jundiaí to Cabo Frio
| 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 | 341–376 | 35 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 376–378 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-140 | 378–386 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 386–388 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 180 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Jundiaí to Cabo Frio
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 139), Itatiaia National Park (mile 189)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 189), Costa do Sol State Park (mile 376)
- Museums and history: Anchieta Museum (mile 32), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 139), Rio de Janeiro Cathedral (mile 295), Museu de Arte do Rio (mile 298), Museu de História e Artes do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 303)
Teatro Brasileiro de Comédia
Businessman Franco Zampari founded the Teatro Brasileiro de Comédia in 1948 in Bela Vista, a neighborhood in the central zone of São Paulo.
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.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, who lived in Guaratinguetá and served as Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, is honored at the town's history museum.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
Rio de Janeiro Cathedral
The Metropolitan Cathedral of Saint Sebastian is the Catholic cathedral of Rio de Janeiro and the seat of the city's archdiocese.
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.
Museu de História e Artes do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
Also called Museu do Ingá, this history and art museum occupies the Palácio Nilo Peçanha on Rua Presidente Pedreira in Niterói's Ingá area and is linked to the state arts foundation.
Costa do Sol State Park
Scattered along the coast of Rio de Janeiro state, Costa do Sol State Park protects fragments of Atlantic Forest coastal habitat under pressure from urban growth.
In Cabo Frio itself
Convento de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Cabo Frio's former Franciscan convent dates from the late 17th century and now houses the city's Museum of Religious and Traditional Art.
Praia das Palmeiras
Praia das Palmeiras sits in the Cabo Frio neighborhood of the same name, about 3 km from the center, between Araruama Lagoon and the Itajuru Canal, a spot known for catching shrimp and crab.
Museu de Arte Religiosa e Tradicional
In Cabo Frio, the Museu de Arte Religiosa e Tradicional occupies the former Convent of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos, a 17th-century Baroque building, and is run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums.
More drives to Cabo Frio
- Niterói to Cabo Frio
- Petrópolis to Cabo Frio
- Taubaté to Cabo Frio
- São José dos Campos to Cabo Frio
- Jacareí to Cabo Frio
- Mogi das Cruzes to Cabo Frio
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 Cabo Frio?
About 8 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
How far is Cabo Frio from Jundiaí by car?
About 388 miles (624 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 Cabo Frio 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 Cabo Frio use?
In order: SP-348, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116, BR-101, RJ-124 and RJ-140. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jundiaí to Cabo Frio?
Closest to the road: 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); Museu de História e Artes do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (history museum, mile 303, 2 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.