By road, Pindamonhangaba and Nova Serrana are about 295 miles (475 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 12 min of driving.
- 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 | 295 mi (475 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-132 → SP-123 → SP-046 → MG-173 → SP-042 → BR-459 → BR-381 → BR-494 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Pindamonhangaba to Nova Serrana: the shape of the trip
BR-381 (144 mi) and BR-494 (68 mi) carry about 72% of the 295 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Pindamonhangaba to Nova Serrana: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-132 | 1–12 | 11 | São Paulo |
| SP-123 | 12–17 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-046 | 17–22 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 22–27 | 5 | São Paulo |
| MG-173 | 27–32 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| SP-042 | 32–37 | 5 | São Paulo |
| MG-173 | 37–70 | 33 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-459 | 70–77 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 77–78 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 78–222 | 144 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 222–290 | 68 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 290–295 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 27 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 32 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 37 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Pindamonhangaba and Nova Serrana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Arqueológico, Histórico, Cultural e Ambiental de Conceição dos Ouros (mile 57), Cachoeira dos Pilões (mile 57)
- Nature and outdoors: Mananciais de Campos do Jordão State Park (mile 17), Cachoeira das Três Cruzes (mile 52), Cachoeira dos Pilões (mile 57)
- Museums and history: Museu Arqueológico, Histórico, Cultural e Ambiental de Conceição dos Ouros (mile 57), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 269)
Mananciais de Campos do Jordão State Park
Mananciais de Campos do Jordão State Park is a protected state park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Cachoeira das Três Cruzes
Cachoeira das Três Cruzes is a waterfall in the rural Três Cruzes area of Conceição dos Ouros, southern Minas Gerais, listed among the municipality's main natural attractions.
Museu Arqueológico, Histórico, Cultural e Ambiental de Conceição dos Ouros
Known locally as the Museu do Índio, this museum in Conceição dos Ouros, southern Minas Gerais, gathers archaeological, historical, cultural, and environmental material on human settlement in the area.
Cachoeira dos Pilões
Also called Prainha dos Pilões, Cachoeira dos Pilões is a waterfall in Conceição dos Ouros, southern Minas Gerais, recorded in the municipal heritage inventory as a natural landscape ensemble.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
More drives to Nova Serrana
- Itabira to Nova Serrana
- Barbacena to Nova Serrana
- Poços de Caldas to Nova Serrana
- Governador Valadares to Nova Serrana
- Resende to Nova Serrana
- Petrópolis to Nova Serrana
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 Nova Serrana?
About 7 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 295 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pindamonhangaba to Nova Serrana?
About 295 miles (475 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 Nova Serrana?
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 Nova Serrana?
In order: SP-132, SP-123, SP-046, MG-173, SP-042, BR-459, BR-381, BR-494 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pindamonhangaba to Nova Serrana?
Closest to the road: Museu Arqueológico, Histórico, Cultural e Ambiental de Conceição dos Ouros (history museum, mile 57, 0.2 mi from the route); Cachoeira dos Pilões (waterfall, mile 57, 0.2 mi from the route); Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (cathedral, mile 269, 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.