The Wayro route from Limeira to Nova Friburgo is 406 miles (653 km), about 8 h 44 min of driving without 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 406 mi (653 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-493 → RJ-116 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Limeira to Nova Friburgo: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-065 (88 mi) carry about 55% of the 406 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Limeira to Nova Friburgo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 3–27 | 24 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 27–115 | 88 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 115–116 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 116–252 | 136 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 252–300 | 48 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 300–301 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 301–331 | 30 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 331–354 | 23 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 354–376 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-116 | 376–406 | 30 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 221 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Limeira and Nova Friburgo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 141), Itatiaia National Park (mile 230), Três Picos State Park (mile 386)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 86), Itatiaia National Park (mile 230), Taquara Municipal Nature Park (mile 335), Serra dos Órgãos National Park (mile 354), Três Picos State Park (mile 386)
- Museums and history: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 141), Valongo Wharf (mile 332)
Planetário de Campinas
Inside Parque Portugal, the Lagoa do Taquaral park in Campinas, this municipal planetarium has projected the night sky onto its 8-meter dome since 1987, with shows on constellations and astronomy.
Parque Estadual de Itaberaba
Created in 2010, Itaberaba State Park (Parque Estadual Itaberaba) protects land in São Paulo state spread across Arujá, Guarulhos, Mairiporã, Nazaré Paulista and Santa Isabel.
Municipal Market of São José dos Campos
Completed in 1923 on the site of an 1896 market, the heritage-listed Municipal Market of São José dos Campos sells cheeses, spices, medicinal herbs, preserves, fish and meat, and is known for pastel with sugarcane juice.
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.
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.
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
- Jundiaí to Nova Friburgo
- Santos to Nova Friburgo
From Limeira to other places in Brazil
- Limeira to Araraquara
- Limeira to Araxá
- Limeira to Araguari
- Limeira to Ituiutaba
- Limeira to Itumbiara
- Limeira to Rio Verde
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Limeira to Nova Friburgo?
About 8 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 406 miles.
What is the driving distance from Limeira to Nova Friburgo?
About 406 miles (653 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 Limeira 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 Limeira to Nova Friburgo?
In order: SP-330, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116, BR-493 and RJ-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Limeira to Nova Friburgo?
Closest to the road: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 141, 1 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 230, 0.2 mi from the route); Três Picos State Park (state park, mile 386, 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.