By road, Marília and Barra do Piraí are about 487 miles (784 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 33 min of driving.
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| Distance by road | 487 mi (784 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-294 → SP-293 → SP-225 → BR-374 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Marília to Barra do Piraí is like
BR-374 (187 mi) and SP-060 (175 mi) carry about 74% of the 487 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Marília and Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-294 | 2–43 | 41 | São Paulo |
| SP-293 | 43–58 | 15 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 58–78 | 20 | São Paulo |
| BR-374 | 78–265 | 187 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 265–267 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 267–277 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 277–452 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 452–459 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 459–464 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 464–486 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 486–487 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 421 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Marília and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Market of Lapa (mile 269), Itatiaia National Park (mile 430)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 430)
- Museums and history: Oceanographic Museum in the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo (mile 265), Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (mile 273), CAIXA Cultural São Paulo (mile 274), Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 281), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 329)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 282)
Oceanographic Museum in the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo
Inside the University of São Paulo campus, the Oceanographic Museum, founded in 1988, has permanent exhibits on ocean dynamics, structure and biodiversity and on oceanographic science.
Municipal Market of Lapa
Opened on August 24, 1954, the Lapa Municipal Market (Mercadão da Lapa) is a landmark and tourist stop in Lapa, a neighborhood in São Paulo's west zone.
Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
This Catholic basilica in São Paulo is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and was inaugurated in 1934, giving visitors a church stop in the city.
CAIXA Cultural São Paulo
CAIXA Cultural São Paulo is a museum and community center, one of the CAIXA Cultural network's units, maintained by Caixa Econômica Federal.
Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos
Opened in October 1960, the Guarulhos Municipal History Museum shares its building with the city's public library, the Biblioteca Pública Municipal Paulo do Carmo Dias.
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.
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.
When you get to Barra do Piraí
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Marília to other places in Brazil
- Marília to Jaú
- Marília to Botucatu
- Marília to Poços de Caldas
- Marília to Bragança Paulista
- Marília to Paranapiacaba
- Marília to Cubatão
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Marília to Barra do Piraí?
About 9 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 487 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Marília by car?
About 487 miles (784 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 Marília to Barra do Piraí?
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 Marília to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: SP-294, SP-293, SP-225, BR-374, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Marília to Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Municipal Market of Lapa (market, mile 269, 0.7 mi from the route); Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (museum, mile 329, 2 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 430, 0.2 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.