Plan on about 9 h 10 min of driving for the 378-mile (608 km) trip from Mogi das Cruzes to Itaperuna, 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 | 378 mi (608 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-070 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → RJ-198 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Mogi das Cruzes to Itaperuna is like
SP-060 (103 mi) and BR-393 (77 mi) carry about 48% of the 378 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Mogi das Cruzes to Itaperuna
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 9–58 | 49 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 58–62 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 62–165 | 103 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 165–171 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 171–173 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 173–178 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 178–249 | 71 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 249–254 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 254–255 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 255–261 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 261–294 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 294–296 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 296–323 | 27 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 323–324 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 324–368 | 44 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 368–377 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 377–378 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 134 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 295 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 329 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Mogi das Cruzes and Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 90), Itatiaia National Park (mile 144), Santana Cathedral (mile 199), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 201), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 213), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 227)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 144), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 213)
- Museums and history: Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 29), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 66), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 90), Santana Cathedral (mile 199), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 201), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 213), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 227)
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Housed in an 1857 mansion in Jacareí, the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba) shows sacred and folk art, paintings, and archaeological finds such as ceramic vessels and stone tools.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Founded in 1958 on the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, Taubaté's Museu Monteiro Lobato honors the children's author with exhibitions, a historic main house, green areas and plays featuring characters from his stories.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
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.
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.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
From Mogi das Cruzes to other places in Brazil
- Mogi das Cruzes to Cubatão
- Mogi das Cruzes to Santos
- Mogi das Cruzes to São Vicente
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jundiaí
- Mogi das Cruzes to Bragança Paulista
- Mogi das Cruzes to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Mogi das Cruzes to Itaperuna?
About 9 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 378 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mogi das Cruzes to Itaperuna?
About 378 miles (608 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 Mogi das Cruzes to Itaperuna drive?
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 Mogi das Cruzes to Itaperuna use?
In order: SP-070, SP-060, BR-116, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186 and RJ-198. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mogi das Cruzes and Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 90, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 144, 0.2 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 227, 0.1 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.