By road, Pindamonhangaba and Teófilo Otoni are about 559 miles (900 km) apart, or roughly 14 h 33 min of driving.
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| Distance | 559 mi (900 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 14 h 33 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 22.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Pindamonhangaba to Teófilo Otoni drive plays out
BR-116 (332 mi) and SP-060 (88 mi) carry about 75% of the 559 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.
Which roads connect Pindamonhangaba and Teófilo Otoni
| 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, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 222–227 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 227–400 | 173 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 400–405 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 405–557 | 152 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 557–559 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 63 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 221 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Pindamonhangaba and Teófilo Otoni
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 19), Itatiaia National Park (mile 72), Santana Cathedral (mile 128), 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), St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 401)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 72)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 19), Santana Cathedral (mile 128), 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), St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (mile 401), St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares (mile 472)
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.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
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.
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.
St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga
Also called Caratinga Cathedral, St. John the Baptist Cathedral is a Catholic church in the town of Caratinga, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Governador Valadares
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral is the cathedral of the Catholic Diocese of Governador Valadares, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
More drives to Teófilo Otoni
- Serra to Teófilo Otoni
- Cariacica to Teófilo Otoni
- Cachoeiro de Itapemirim to Teófilo Otoni
- Divinópolis to Teófilo Otoni
- Juiz de Fora to Teófilo Otoni
- Teresópolis to Teófilo Otoni
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 Teófilo Otoni?
About 14 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 559 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pindamonhangaba to Teófilo Otoni?
About 559 miles (900 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 Teófilo Otoni?
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 Teófilo Otoni?
In order: SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pindamonhangaba to Teófilo Otoni?
Closest to the road: 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); St. John the Baptist Cathedral, Caratinga (cathedral, mile 401, 0.2 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.