By road, Pindamonhangaba and Muriaé are about 292 miles (470 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 30 min of driving.
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| Total distance | 292 mi (470 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Pindamonhangaba–Muriaé drive in a few lines
SP-060 (88 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 57% of the 292 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.
The route from Pindamonhangaba to Muriaé, 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 | 190–222 | 32 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 222–227 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 227–290 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 290–292 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 63 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 222 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 19), 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), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 254), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 254)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 72), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 141)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 19), 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), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 254), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 254)
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
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.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
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 Muriaé?
About 7 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 292 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pindamonhangaba to Muriaé?
About 292 miles (470 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 Muriaé?
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 Muriaé?
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 Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, 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.