Petrópolis to Itapetininga is about 380 road miles (612 km): roughly 7 h 40 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance | 380 mi (612 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-040 → BR-493 → BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-075 → SPI 091/270 → SP-270 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Petrópolis to Itapetininga: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (189 mi) and SP-270 (46 mi) carry about 62% of the 380 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Petrópolis to Itapetininga
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 4–19 | 15 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 19–21 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 21–50 | 29 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 50–239 | 189 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 239–273 | 34 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 273–283 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 283–288 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 288–324 | 36 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 324–325 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 325–329 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 329–333 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 333–379 | 46 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 379–380 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 130 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Petrópolis to Itapetininga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 120), Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (mile 276), Latin America Memorial (mile 278), Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 336)
- Nature and outdoors: Taquara Municipal Nature Park (mile 15), Itatiaia National Park (mile 120)
- Museums and history: Valongo Wharf (mile 21), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 198), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 221), Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 273), Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (mile 276), Latin America Memorial (mile 278)
- With kids: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 336)
Taquara Municipal Nature Park
Taquara Municipal Nature Park is a municipal nature park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Valongo Wharf
Built in 1811 in Rio's old port, the Valongo Wharf was where up to 900,000 enslaved Africans landed. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017, its excavated stone paving is left open to view.
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.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Taubaté's tribute to children's author Monteiro Lobato dates to 1958. The museum occupies the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, with a historic main house and exhibitions.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Located within the DCTA aerospace complex, the Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro tells the story of Brazilian aerospace through aircraft, a rocket, engines, simulators and pieces of satellites.
Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo
Set in the Immigrant Inn building, opened in 1887 in São Paulo's Mooca neighborhood, the Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo tells the story of immigration.
Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo
Founded in 1958, this São Paulo museum preserves and exhibits the history and material heritage of the state's Military Police and the forces that came before it.
Latin America Memorial
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and opened on March 18, 1989, the Latin America Memorial in São Paulo is a cultural, political and leisure complex dedicated to Latin American integration.
Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros
Sorocaba's municipal zoo, Quinzinho de Barros, covers about 37 acres in São Paulo state and belongs to the Society of Brazilian Zoos.
More drives to Itapetininga
- Itu to Itapetininga
- Campinas to Itapetininga
- Jundiaí to Itapetininga
- Limeira to Itapetininga
- São Paulo to Itapetininga
- Bragança Paulista to Itapetininga
From Petrópolis to other places in Brazil
- Petrópolis to Guaratinguetá
- Petrópolis to Pindamonhangaba
- Petrópolis to Jacareí
- Petrópolis to Caraguatatuba
- Petrópolis to Bragança Paulista
- Petrópolis to Paranapiacaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Petrópolis to Itapetininga?
About 7 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 380 miles.
What is the driving distance from Petrópolis to Itapetininga?
About 380 miles (612 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 Petrópolis to Itapetininga 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 Petrópolis to Itapetininga use?
In order: BR-040, BR-493, BR-116, SP-060, SP-015, SP-280, SP-075, SPI 091/270 and SP-270. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Petrópolis and Itapetininga?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 120, 0.4 mi from the route); Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (police museum, mile 276, 0.9 mi from the route); Latin America Memorial (museum, mile 278, 0.9 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.