Plan on about 8 h 37 min of driving for the 443-mile (713 km) trip from Ourinhos 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 by road | 443 mi (713 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-026/327 → SP-327 → SP-225 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Ourinhos–Barra do Piraí drive in a few lines
SP-280 (187 mi) and SP-060 (175 mi) carry about 82% of the 443 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Ourinhos to Barra do Piraí: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SPA-026/327 | 2–6 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 6–22 | 16 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 22–33 | 11 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 33–34 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 34–221 | 187 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 221–222 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 222–232 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 232–407 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 407–414 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 414–419 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 419–441 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 441–443 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 376 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Ourinhos to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta (mile 221), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 336), Itatiaia National Park (mile 385)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 178), Itatiaia National Park (mile 385)
- Museums and history: Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta (mile 221), Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano (mile 223), Memorial do Corinthians (mile 233), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 285), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 336)
Parque Geológico do Varvito
In Itu, a closed quarry exposes layers of varvite, sediment laid down in glacial lakes about 280 million years ago. Parque Geológico do Varvito lets visitors walk past these banded rock walls, a protected geological monument.
Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta
This themed clock museum in Vila Leopoldina, in São Paulo's West Zone, traces the history and technology of timekeeping through many types of clocks, and links accurate time to weather forecasting.
Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano
In São Paulo's Alto da Lapa neighborhood, this cultural center is a state public institution maintained by the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy together with a civil society organization.
Teatro Maria Della Costa
Teatro Maria Della Costa is a theater in São Paulo, Brazil, with a capacity of 370 seats.
Memorial do Corinthians
Also known as Memorial do Parque São Jorge, the Corinthians memorial at the club's headquarters in São Paulo's East Zone covers the team's history and is open to the public.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Set inside São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade, the Museum of Folklore (Museu do Folclore) has explored Brazilian popular culture since 1997 through exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library.
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
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.
In Barra do Piraí itself
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 Ourinhos to other places in Brazil
- Ourinhos to Paranapiacaba
- Ourinhos to Penedo
- Ourinhos to Trindade
- Ourinhos to Fumaça
- Ourinhos to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Ourinhos to Francisco Beltrão
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ourinhos to Barra do Piraí?
About 8 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 443 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Ourinhos by car?
About 443 miles (713 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 Ourinhos to Barra do Piraí?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Ourinhos to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: SPA-026/327, SP-327, SP-225, SP-280, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ourinhos and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta (museum, mile 221, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 336, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 385, 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.