Pindamonhangaba to Ubá is about 278 road miles (447 km): roughly 7 h 13 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 278 mi (447 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → RJ-159 → RJ-143 → BR-494 → Ramal de Jacutinga → MG-353 → BR-040 → AMG-3085 → MG-133 → BR-265 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
Driving Pindamonhangaba to Ubá: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (83 mi) and MG-353 (50 mi) carry about 48% of the 278 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 6 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Pindamonhangaba to Ubá: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 6–89 | 83 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 89–93 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 93–94 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-143 | 94–107 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 107–138 | 31 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Ramal de Jacutinga | 138–147 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 147–148 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| MG-353 | 148–191 | 43 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 191–192 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 192–210 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 210–211 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-3085 | 211–220 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-353 | 220–227 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-133 | 227–255 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 255–277 | 22 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 277–278 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 63 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 153 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Pindamonhangaba and Ubá
- 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), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 135)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 72)
- 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), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 135), Fazenda São Paulo (mile 135)
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
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.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga
Listed as a tourist attraction, Santa Clara Farm (Fazenda Santa Clara) lies in the municipality of Santa Rita de Jacutinga in Minas Gerais.
Fazenda São Paulo
Fazenda São Paulo, in the Conservatória district of Valença, is an example of Rio de Janeiro state rural architecture tied to the 19th-century coffee boom. The state heritage institute INEPAC has protected the whole complex since 2008.
More drives to Ubá
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From Pindamonhangaba to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pindamonhangaba to Ubá?
About 7 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 278 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pindamonhangaba to Ubá?
About 278 miles (447 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 Ubá 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 Ubá?
In order: SP-060, RJ-159, RJ-143, BR-494, Ramal de Jacutinga, MG-353, BR-040, AMG-3085, MG-133 and BR-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pindamonhangaba to Ubá?
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); Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (historic site, mile 135, 0.3 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.