Plan on about 8 h 44 min of driving for the 409-mile (658 km) trip from Jundiaí to Macaé, 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.”
| Total distance | 409 mi (658 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-168 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Jundiaí to Macaé is like
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-101 (112 mi) carry about 70% of the 409 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.
Roads you'll take from Jundiaí to Macaé
| 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 | 286–398 | 112 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-168 | 398–406 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 406–409 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 180 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Jundiaí and Macaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Latin America Memorial (mile 30), Desinfectório Central (mile 32), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 135), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 139), Itatiaia National Park (mile 189)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 189), Tijuca National Park (mile 294), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 332)
- Museums and history: Latin America Memorial (mile 30), Desinfectório Central (mile 32), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 135), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 139), Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (mile 295), Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro (mile 299)
Latin America Memorial
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and opened on March 18, 1989, the Latin America Memorial in São Paulo is a cultural, political and leisure complex dedicated to Latin American integration.
Desinfectório Central
Built in 1893 by the São Paulo state government to fight epidemics through disinfection, the Desinfectório Central was listed as heritage in 1985 and now houses the Emílio Ribas Museum of Public Health.
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
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
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 Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
The Museu Penitenciário do Estado do Rio de Janeiro covers the history of the state's prisons and displays contraband seized in prison units, from cell phones to tools used in escape attempts.
Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro
Opened on September 3, 1965, for Rio's fourth centenary, the Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro is a state museum dedicated to carioca culture.
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.
Once you reach Macaé
Forte Marechal Hermes
Forte Marechal Hermes stands just south of the Macaé River mouth in Macaé, on the point of land between Imbetiba and Conchas beaches, facing the Sant'Anna archipelago.
Palácio dos Urubus
Palácio dos Urubus is a historic building on Rua Doutor Télio Barreto in the center of Macaé, in Rio de Janeiro state.
More drives to Macaé
- Taubaté to Macaé
- São José dos Campos to Macaé
- Mogi das Cruzes to Macaé
- São Paulo to Macaé
- Campinas to Macaé
- Santos to Macaé
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 Macaé?
About 8 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 409 miles.
How far is Macaé from Jundiaí by car?
About 409 miles (658 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 Macaé 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 Macaé use?
In order: SP-348, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116, BR-101 and RJ-168. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Jundiaí to Macaé?
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.