Mogi das Cruzes to Muriaé is about 363 road miles (584 km): roughly 8 h 45 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Total distance | 363 mi (584 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-070 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Mogi das Cruzes to Muriaé
SP-060 (103 mi) and BR-393 (77 mi) carry about 50% of the 363 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.
Mogi das Cruzes to Muriaé: the road sequence
| 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, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 294–298 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 298–361 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 361–363 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 134 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 293 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Mogi das Cruzes to Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 94), Itatiaia National Park (mile 144), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 213), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 227), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 325), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 325)
- 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 da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 62), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 94), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 213), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 227), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 325), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 325)
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Ceramic vessels and stone tools are among the archaeological finds at the Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba in Jacareí, which also displays sacred art, folk art and paintings.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Between 1897 and 1903, a family from Cremona built the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm. Today the house in this Taubaté district holds the Italian Immigration Museum.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
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.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
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 Muriaé?
About 8 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 363 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Mogi das Cruzes by car?
About 363 miles (584 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 Mogi das Cruzes to Muriaé?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Mogi das Cruzes to Muriaé?
In order: SP-070, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mogi das Cruzes and Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 94, 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.