Plan on about 6 h 26 min of driving for the 310-mile (499 km) trip from Jundiaí to Petrópolis, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 310 mi (499 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-493 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Jundiaí to Petrópolis drive plays out
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-116 (48 mi) carry about 72% of the 310 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.
Which roads connect Jundiaí and Petrópolis
| 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 | 260–289 | 29 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 289–290 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 290–306 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 306–310 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 180 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Jundiaí and Petrópolis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 99), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 135), Itatiaia National Park (mile 189)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 40), Itatiaia National Park (mile 189), Taquara Municipal Nature Park (mile 296)
- Museums and history: Palácio das Indústrias (mile 33), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 40), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 87), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 99), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 135), Valongo Wharf (mile 289)
Palácio das Indústrias
Designed for industrial exhibitions, the Palácio das Indústrias is a protected Eclectic-style building in Parque Dom Pedro II, the work of Domiziano Rossi with Ramos de Azevedo and Ricardo Severo.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano share space with the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts at this memorial to Brazil's aerospace history in São José dos Campos.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Founded in 1963 and moved to Caçapava a year later, the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas reopened after renovation in 2023, showing vintage vehicles and engines including a rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
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.
Valongo Wharf
Built in 1811 in Rio's old port, the Valongo Wharf was where up to 900,000 enslaved Africans landed. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017, its excavated stone paving is left open to view.
Taquara Municipal Nature Park
Taquara Municipal Nature Park is a municipal nature park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Arriving in Petrópolis
Museu Casa do Colono
Housed in a German-style home built in 1847 by immigrant Johan Gottlieb Kaiser, Museu Casa do Colono in Petrópolis is a themed history museum.
Petrópolis Municipal Nature Park
Petrópolis Municipal Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Imperial Museum of Brazil
Housed in the Petrópolis Imperial Palace, the former summer residence of Emperor Pedro II, the Imperial Museum sits in the historic center of Petrópolis; work on the palace began in 1845.
More drives to Petrópolis
- São José dos Campos to Petrópolis
- Mogi das Cruzes to Petrópolis
- São Paulo to Petrópolis
- Santos to Petrópolis
- São Vicente to Petrópolis
- Praia Grande to Petrópolis
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 Petrópolis?
About 6 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 310 miles.
How far is Petrópolis from Jundiaí by car?
About 310 miles (499 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 Petrópolis?
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 Petrópolis?
In order: SP-348, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116, BR-493 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jundiaí and Petrópolis?
Closest to the road: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 99, 1 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.