The Wayro route from Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí is 130 miles (209 km), about 2 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 130 mi (209 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
What the drive from Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí is like
SP-060 (88 mi) and BR-393 (22 mi) carry about 85% of the 130 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 3 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí: the road sequence
| 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 | 106–128 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 128–130 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 63 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Pindamonhangaba and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 19), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 23), Itatiaia National Park (mile 72)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 72)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 19), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 23)
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.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, who lived in Guaratinguetá and served as Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, is honored at the town's history museum.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
Arriving in Barra do Piraí
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
- 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
- Jundiaí to Barra do Piraí
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 is the drive from Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí?
About 2 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 130 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Pindamonhangaba by car?
About 130 miles (209 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 Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí?
In order: 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 Pindamonhangaba and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 19, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 23, 0.5 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 72, 0.3 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.