Limeira to Rio das Ostras is about 437 road miles (703 km): roughly 9 h 12 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 437 mi (703 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-162 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Limeira to Rio das Ostras is like
SP-060 (136 mi) and BR-101 (99 mi) carry about 54% of the 437 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Limeira to Rio das Ostras, road by road
| 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 | 252–327 | 75 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 327–426 | 99 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-162 | 426–435 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 435–437 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 221 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Limeira and Rio das Ostras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 176), Itatiaia National Park (mile 230)
- Nature and outdoors: Museu de História Natural (mile 39), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 76), Itatiaia National Park (mile 230)
- Museums and history: Museu de História Natural (mile 39), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 76), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 128), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 176), Museu do Negro (mile 340), Janete Costa Museum (mile 344)
- With kids: AquaRio (mile 337)
Museu de História Natural
In Campinas' Bosque dos Jequitibás, the Natural History Museum (Museu de História Natural) has displayed about 5,000 pieces since 1939, from taxidermied mammals, birds and reptiles to fossils and specimens from Brazil's biomes.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Pedra Grande, a protected state natural monument, tops the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters. It's Atibaia's highest point and a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Located within the DCTA aerospace complex, the Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro tells the story of Brazilian aerospace through aircraft, a rocket, engines, simulators and pieces of satellites.
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
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
AquaRio
AquaRio, the Marine Aquarium of Rio de Janeiro, is a public aquarium in the Gamboa neighborhood of the city's port zone, with about 26,000 square meters of built area.
Museu do Negro
Museu do Negro is a museum in Rio de Janeiro dedicated to the history of Black people in Brazil, with a particular focus on religion.
Pedra de Itapuca
Between Icaraí and Flechas beaches in Niterói, Pedra de Itapuca is a rock formation considered one of the symbols of the city.
Janete Costa Museum
The Janete Costa Museum of Popular Art occupies an 1892 mansion in Niterói's Ingá neighborhood, with about 1,400 square meters including its annex.
Arriving in Rio das Ostras
Iriry Lagoon
Also nicknamed Coca-Cola Lagoon, Iriry Lagoon in Rio das Ostras is ringed by a protected area with trails, kiosks, beaches, leisure spots and a lookout.
More drives to Rio das Ostras
- Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Petrópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Barra Mansa to Rio das Ostras
- Angra dos Reis to Rio das Ostras
- Pindamonhangaba to Rio das Ostras
- Taubaté to Rio das Ostras
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 is the drive from Limeira to Rio das Ostras?
About 9 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 437 miles.
What is the driving distance from Limeira to Rio das Ostras?
About 437 miles (703 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 Limeira to Rio das Ostras drive?
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 Rio das Ostras?
In order: SP-330, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116, BR-101 and RJ-162. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Limeira to Rio das Ostras?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 176, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 230, 0.2 mi from the route); AquaRio (public aquarium, mile 337, 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.