Plan on about 1 h 45 min of driving for the 80-mile (129 km) trip from Pindamonhangaba to Penedo, before any 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 | 80 mi (129 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Pindamonhangaba–Penedo drive in a few lines
SP-060 (70 mi) carries about 88% of the 80 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 Penedo: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 6–76 | 70 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 76–80 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 63 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Pindamonhangaba and Penedo
- 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)
- 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)
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.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Within the Aparecida basilica complex, the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida) gathers objects from the region, including archaeological pieces and sacred items. It opened in 1956.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
When you get to Penedo
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.
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
- São Paulo to Penedo
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 Penedo?
About 1 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 80 miles.
How far is Penedo from Pindamonhangaba by car?
About 80 miles (129 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 Penedo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Pindamonhangaba and Penedo?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 19, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 19, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 23, 0.5 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.