Jundiaí to Nova Friburgo is about 364 road miles (586 km): roughly 7 h 58 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 | 364 mi (586 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-493 → RJ-116 |
| 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 Nova Friburgo: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-116 (71 mi) carry about 68% of the 364 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Jundiaí to Nova Friburgo
| 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 | 210–258 | 48 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 258–260 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 260–290 | 30 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 290–313 | 23 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 313–335 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-116 | 335–364 | 29 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 180 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Nova Friburgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 99), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 139), Itatiaia National Park (mile 189), Três Picos State Park (mile 345)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 189), Serra dos Órgãos National Park (mile 313), Três Picos State Park (mile 345)
- Museums and history: Sexual Diversity Museum (mile 32), Museu do Crime da AIPESP (mile 32), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 88), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 99), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 139)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 41)
Sexual Diversity Museum
Created in 2012 by the São Paulo state culture secretariat, the Museum of Sexual Diversity promotes LGBT culture in Brazil through temporary and traveling exhibitions.
Museu do Crime da AIPESP
Inside the São Paulo Police Investigators Association building, Museu do Crime da AIPESP displays paintings, photos, documents, old weapons, badges and police equipment used by São Paulo police since the early 20th century.
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.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
A rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick are among the vintage vehicles and engines on display at the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas in Caçapava.
Museu Frei Galvão
In Guaratinguetá, São Paulo state, the Museu Frei Galvão operates as a municipal cultural institution backed by the city and a local friends' association.
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.
Serra dos Órgãos National Park
Serra dos Órgãos National Park protects the Serra dos Órgãos range between Petrópolis and Teresópolis, where a roughly 28 km traverse climbs past the Castelos do Açu to Pedra do Sino at 2,263 meters.
Três Picos State Park
Três Picos State Park protects a large mountainous area of Atlantic Forest in Rio de Janeiro state.
More drives to Nova Friburgo
- Niterói to Nova Friburgo
- Petrópolis to Nova Friburgo
- Jacareí to Nova Friburgo
- São Paulo to Nova Friburgo
- Santos to Nova Friburgo
- São Vicente to Nova Friburgo
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 Nova Friburgo?
About 7 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 364 miles.
How far is Nova Friburgo from Jundiaí by car?
About 364 miles (586 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 Jundiaí to Nova Friburgo?
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 Nova Friburgo?
In order: SP-348, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116, BR-493 and RJ-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jundiaí and Nova Friburgo?
Closest to the road: Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 139, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 189, 0.4 mi from the route); Três Picos State Park (state park, 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.