Mogi Guaçu to Itaperuna is about 467 road miles (751 km): roughly 10 h 54 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance by road | 467 mi (751 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-340 → SP-065 → 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 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Mogi Guaçu–Itaperuna drive in a few lines
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-065 (79 mi) carry about 46% of the 467 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Mogi Guaçu to Itaperuna
| 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 | 267–337 | 70 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 337–343 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 343–344 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 344–350 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 350–383 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 383–385 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 385–413 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 413–457 | 44 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 457–465 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 465–467 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 223 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 384 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 418 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Mogi Guaçu and Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Frei Galvão (mile 183), Itatiaia National Park (mile 232), Santana Cathedral (mile 288), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 302), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 316)
- Nature and outdoors: Itapetinga State Park (mile 85), Itatiaia National Park (mile 232), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 301)
- Museums and history: Museu Frei Galvão (mile 183), Santana Cathedral (mile 288), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 302), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 316)
Centro de Convivência
The Centro de Convivência Cultural "Carlos Gomes" is an architectural complex in the Cambuí neighborhood of Campinas. Designed by architect Fábio Penteado, it opened on September 9, 1976.
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.
Municipal Market of São José dos Campos
Completed in 1923 on the site of an 1896 market, the heritage-listed Municipal Market of São José dos Campos sells cheeses, spices, medicinal herbs, preserves, fish and meat, and is known for pastel with sugarcane juice.
Museu Frei Galvão
In Guaratinguetá, São Paulo state, the Museu Frei Galvão operates as a municipal cultural institution backed by the city and a local friends' association.
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.
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 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 does it take to drive from Mogi Guaçu to Itaperuna?
About 10 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 467 miles.
How far is Itaperuna from Mogi Guaçu by car?
About 467 miles (751 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 Guaçu to Itaperuna?
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 Itaperuna?
In order: SP-340, SP-065, 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 Guaçu and Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 183, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 232, 0.3 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 316, 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.