The Wayro route from Pindamonhangaba to Aracruz is 498 miles (801 km), about 12 h 55 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 by road | 498 mi (801 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → ES-297 → BR-101 → ES-257 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Pindamonhangaba to Aracruz
BR-101 (144 mi) and SP-060 (88 mi) carry about 47% of the 498 miles. It runs through 4 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Espírito Santo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pindamonhangaba to Aracruz, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 6–94 | 88 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 94–101 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 101–106 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 106–178 | 72 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 178–183 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 183–184 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 184–190 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 190–223 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 223–224 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CMG-393 | 224–252 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 252–253 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 253–316 | 63 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 316–317 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| ES-297 | 317–345 | 28 | Rio de Janeiro, Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 345–489 | 144 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-257 | 489–496 | 7 | Espírito Santo |
| local roads | 496–498 | 2 | Espírito Santo |
- Mile 63 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 224 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 258 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 322 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
- Mile 326 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 341 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Espírito Santo (state line)
What to see on the way from Pindamonhangaba to Aracruz
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 19), Itatiaia National Park (mile 72), Santana Cathedral (mile 128), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 448), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 479)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 72), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 380), Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 427)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 19), Santana Cathedral (mile 128), Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (mile 448), Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado (mile 460), Casa da Cultura de Fundão (mile 479)
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
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.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo
In Cariacica, the Espírito Santo Military Police Museum holds more than 600 objects and 900 photographs on the force's history, in a building that closely resembles the state's first barracks, Quartel do Moscoso.
Ruins of the Church of São José do Queimado
In the Queimado district of Serra, Espírito Santo, these church ruins stand as a historic reminder of the Queimado Insurrection, an 1849 slave uprising.
Casa da Cultura de Fundão
Once the Agostini family residence, this two-story house in Fundão is protected as cultural heritage by Espírito Santo state and now works as a museum.
Buddha of Ibiraçu
Beside the BR-101 highway in Ibiraçu, a 35-meter Buddha statue rises at the Morro da Vargem Zen monastery. The giant figure, part of the monastery grounds, was officially inaugurated in August 2021.
More drives to Aracruz
- Cariacica to Aracruz
- Vitória to Aracruz
- Guarapari to Aracruz
- Itaperuna to Aracruz
- Rio das Ostras to Aracruz
- Itabira to Aracruz
From Pindamonhangaba to other places in Brazil
- Pindamonhangaba to Paranapiacaba
- Pindamonhangaba to Itanhaém
- Pindamonhangaba to Mogi Guaçu
- Pindamonhangaba to Botucatu
- Pindamonhangaba to Jaú
- Pindamonhangaba to Araxá
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pindamonhangaba to Aracruz?
About 12 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 498 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pindamonhangaba to Aracruz?
About 498 miles (801 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 Pindamonhangaba to Aracruz 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 Pindamonhangaba to Aracruz use?
In order: SP-060, BR-116, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186, ES-297, BR-101 and ES-257. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pindamonhangaba to Aracruz?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 72, 0.3 mi from the route); Museu da Polícia Militar do Espírito Santo (police museum, mile 448, 0.1 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura de Fundão (museum, mile 479, 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.