The Wayro route from Mogi Guaçu to Penedo is 240 miles (387 km), about 4 h 44 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 240 mi (387 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 44 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-340 → SP-065 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Mogi Guaçu to Penedo is like
SP-060 (119 mi) and SP-065 (79 mi) carry about 82% of the 240 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Mogi Guaçu to Penedo
| 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 | 118–237 | 119 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 237–240 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 223 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 179), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 179), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 183)
- Nature and outdoors: Museu de História Natural (mile 41), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 78), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 89)
- Museums and history: Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (mile 35), Museu de História Natural (mile 41), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 78), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 132), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 179), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 179), Museu Frei Galvão (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.
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.
Museu de História Natural
In Campinas' Bosque dos Jequitibás, the Natural History Museum (Museu de História Natural) has displayed about 5,000 pieces since 1939, from taxidermied mammals, birds and reptiles to fossils and specimens from Brazil's biomes.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Pedra Grande, a protected state natural monument, tops the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters. It's Atibaia's highest point and a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders.
Parque Estadual de Itaberaba
Created in 2010, Itaberaba State Park (Parque Estadual Itaberaba) protects land in São Paulo state spread across Arujá, Guarulhos, Mairiporã, Nazaré Paulista and Santa Isabel.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library make up the Museum of Folklore, which has focused on Brazilian popular culture since 1997 from its home in São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
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 Frei Galvão
The Museu Frei Galvão is a municipal cultural institution in Guaratinguetá, in São Paulo state, maintained jointly by the city government and a local association of the museum's friends.
When you get to Penedo
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.
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
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 Penedo?
About 4 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 240 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mogi Guaçu to Penedo?
About 240 miles (387 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 Penedo?
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 Penedo?
In order: SP-340, SP-065 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mogi Guaçu to Penedo?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 179, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 179, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 183, 0.4 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.