Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna is about 306 road miles (493 km): roughly 7 h 55 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 306 mi (493 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → RJ-198 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Pindamonhangaba–Itaperuna drive in a few lines
SP-060 (88 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 54% of the 306 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 8 are within a mile of the road.
Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna: 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 | 106–178 | 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 | 253–296 | 43 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 296–306 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
- 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)
Where to stop on the way to Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 19), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 19), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 23), Itatiaia National Park (mile 72), Santana Cathedral (mile 128), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 130), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 142), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 156)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 72), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 141)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 19), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 19), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 23), Santana Cathedral (mile 128), Fazenda São João da Prosperidade (mile 130), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 142), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 156)
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.
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.
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
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.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
- Jacareí to Itaperuna
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 Itaperuna?
About 7 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 306 miles.
How far is Itaperuna from Pindamonhangaba by car?
About 306 miles (493 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 Itaperuna drive?
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 Itaperuna?
In order: SP-060, BR-116, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186 and RJ-198. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pindamonhangaba and Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 19, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 72, 0.3 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 156, 0.1 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.