Plan on about 5 h 54 min of driving for the 290-mile (466 km) trip from Mogi Guaçu to Barra do Piraí, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 290 mi (466 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-340 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Mogi Guaçu–Barra do Piraí drive in a few lines
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-065 (79 mi) carry about 74% of the 290 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Mogi Guaçu to Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-340 | 3–37 | 34 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 37–38 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 38–117 | 79 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 117–118 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 118–254 | 136 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 254–260 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 260–262 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 262–267 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 267–288 | 21 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 288–290 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 223 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Mogi Guaçu to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 144), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 179), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 183), Itatiaia National Park (mile 232)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 78), Itapetinga State Park (mile 85), Itatiaia National Park (mile 232)
- Museums and history: Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (mile 35), Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti (mile 40), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 78), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 144), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 179), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 183)
Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp
Run by the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), the Museu Exploratório de Ciências aims to reveal the relationship between humans and nature; its headquarters design came from an international competition held in 2009.
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti
Campinas's Museum of Contemporary Art (MACC), founded in 1965, sits on Avenida Benjamin Constant downtown, beside the city hall and municipal library. Its collection focuses on postwar Brazilian art, with paintings, sculpture, works on paper and installations.
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.
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.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Founded in 1963 and moved to Caçapava a year later, the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas reopened after renovation in 2023, showing vintage vehicles and engines including a rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
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.
Once you reach 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 Mogi Guaçu to other places in Brazil
- Mogi Guaçu to Araxá
- Mogi Guaçu to Ituiutaba
- Mogi Guaçu to Jataí
- Mogi Guaçu to Paranapiacaba
- Mogi Guaçu to Cubatão
- Mogi Guaçu to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mogi Guaçu to Barra do Piraí?
About 5 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 290 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Mogi Guaçu by car?
About 290 miles (466 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 Guaçu to Barra do Piraí drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Mogi Guaçu to Barra do Piraí?
In order: SP-340, SP-065, 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 Mogi Guaçu to Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 179, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 183, 0.5 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 232, 0.3 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.