By road, Mogi das Cruzes and Varginha are about 217 miles (349 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 33 min of driving.
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| Total distance | 217 mi (349 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-070 → SP-021 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-491 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 4 |
Driving Mogi das Cruzes to Varginha: the shape of the trip
SP-008 (154 mi) and SP-021 (19 mi) carry about 80% of the 217 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. None of the 4 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Mogi das Cruzes to Varginha, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 9–14 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 14–15 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 15–34 | 19 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 34–49 | 15 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 49–203 | 154 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 203–213 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 213–217 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 86 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Mogi das Cruzes and Varginha
- Nature and outdoors: Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 34), Itapetinga State Park (mile 55), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 57)
- Museums and history: Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso (mile 33), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 57)
Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso
Also called the Guarulhos Natural Sciences Museum, Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso has been inside the Guarulhos Municipal Zoo since 2005, next to an environmental education center.
Albert Löfgren State Park
Better known as the São Paulo Forest Gardens, Albert Löfgren State Park is a state-run park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Hang gliders and paragliders launch from Pedra Grande, and a trail leads to views over nearby towns. At about 1,400 meters, it's the highest point in Atibaia.
Arriving in Varginha
Museu Municipal de Varginha
Varginha's municipal museum occupies a building put up in 1920 as the local Banco do Brasil office, in what was then the town's commercial heart.
More drives to Varginha
- Belo Horizonte to Varginha
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Varginha
- Ribeirão Preto to Varginha
- Sete Lagoas to Varginha
- Araraquara to Varginha
- Piracicaba to Varginha
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 Varginha?
About 4 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 217 miles.
How far is Varginha from Mogi das Cruzes by car?
About 217 miles (349 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 Varginha?
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 Varginha?
In order: SP-070, SP-021, SP-010, SP-008 and BR-491. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mogi das Cruzes to Varginha?
Closest to the road: Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso (museum, mile 33, 2 mi from the route); Albert Löfgren State Park (state park, mile 34, 4 mi from the route); Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (natural monument, mile 57, 3 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.