The Wayro route from Mogi das Cruzes to Resende is 152 miles (245 km), about 2 h 57 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.”
| Distance by road | 152 mi (245 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-070 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The Mogi das Cruzes–Resende drive in a few lines
SP-060 (89 mi) and SP-070 (49 mi) carry about 91% of the 152 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Mogi das Cruzes and Resende
| 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 | 62–151 | 89 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 151–152 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 134 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Mogi das Cruzes and Resende
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 90), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 90), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 94), Itatiaia National Park (mile 144)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 144)
- Museums and history: Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 29), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 62), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 66), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 90), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 90), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 94)
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
An 1857 mansion in Jacareí is home to the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley, where collections range from paintings and religious and popular art to archaeological pottery and stone tools.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
In Quiririm, a district of Taubaté, the Italian Immigration Museum fills the brick Casa Indiani, built between 1897 and 1903 by a family from Cremona, with photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recalling immigrant life.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Plays featuring characters from Monteiro Lobato's stories, exhibitions, a historic main house and green areas make up the Museu Monteiro Lobato in Taubaté, a tribute to the children's author.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
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
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.
More drives to Resende
- Niterói to Resende
- São José dos Campos to Resende
- Jacareí to Resende
- São Paulo to Resende
- Jundiaí to Resende
- Campinas to Resende
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 Resende?
About 2 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 152 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mogi das Cruzes to Resende?
About 152 miles (245 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 Resende?
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 Resende?
In order: SP-070 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mogi das Cruzes and Resende?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 90, 0.4 mi from the route); 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). 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.