The Wayro route from Penedo to Paranapiacaba is 188 miles (303 km), about 3 h 51 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 188 mi (303 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SPI 117/070 → SP-070 → SP-021 → SP-122 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from Penedo to Paranapiacaba is like
BR-116 (86 mi) and SPI 117/070 (42 mi) carry about 68% of the 188 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Penedo to Paranapiacaba: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 2–88 | 86 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SPI 117/070 | 88–130 | 42 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 130–147 | 17 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 147–148 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 148–170 | 22 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 170–172 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 172–178 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-122 | 178–188 | 10 | São Paulo |
- Mile 16 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Penedo and Paranapiacaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 55), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 59), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 59)
- Nature and outdoors: Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 171)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 55), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 59), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 59), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 121), Museu Barão de Mauá (mile 173)
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
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.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Ceramic vessels and stone tools are among the archaeological finds at the Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba in Jacareí, which also displays sacred art, folk art and paintings.
Pedroso Municipal Nature Park
Santo André's Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (Parque do Pedroso) is a strictly protected conservation unit that holds important water sources and a fragment of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Barão de Mauá
Mauá's history museum keeps photographs, objects and documents on the city's past and serves as its main center for historical research.
Arriving in Paranapiacaba
Museu Tecnológico Ferroviário do Funicular
In the village of Paranapiacaba, high in the Serra do Mar, this railway museum fills sheds that once served as workshops for the funicular trains running between Raiz da Serra in Cubatão and the plateau.
Casa Fox
Casa Fox is a museum at Paranapiacaba made of two restored, semi-detached workers' houses that share the personal and collective memories of local residents. It is named after Daniel M. Fox.
More drives to Paranapiacaba
- São Paulo to Paranapiacaba
- Jundiaí to Paranapiacaba
- Bragança Paulista to Paranapiacaba
- Campinas to Paranapiacaba
- Itu to Paranapiacaba
- Limeira to Paranapiacaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Penedo to Paranapiacaba?
About 3 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 188 miles.
How far is Paranapiacaba from Penedo by car?
About 188 miles (303 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 Penedo to Paranapiacaba drive?
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 Penedo to Paranapiacaba use?
In order: BR-116, SPI 117/070, SP-070, SP-021 and SP-122. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Penedo to Paranapiacaba?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 55, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 59, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 59, 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.