By road, Piracicaba and Rio das Ostras are about 446 miles (718 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 23 min of driving.
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| Distance | 446 mi (718 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-304 → SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-162 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Piracicaba to Rio das Ostras
SP-060 (136 mi) and BR-101 (99 mi) carry about 53% of the 446 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Piracicaba to Rio das Ostras, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-304 | 2–26 | 24 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 26–27 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 27–37 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 37–124 | 87 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 124–125 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 125–261 | 136 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 261–337 | 76 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 337–436 | 99 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-162 | 436–444 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 444–446 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 230 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Piracicaba and Rio das Ostras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Observatório Municipal de Americana (mile 21), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 150), Itatiaia National Park (mile 239)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 96), Itatiaia National Park (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 139), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 150), Panteão de Caxias (mile 346), Espaço Cultural da Marinha (mile 350)
Observatório Municipal de Americana
Founded on August 4, 1985, the Observatório Municipal de Americana is an astronomical observatory run by the city of Americana, São Paulo, through its education department.
Parque Estadual de Itaberaba
Created in 2010, Itaberaba State Park (Parque Estadual Itaberaba) protects land in São Paulo state spread across Arujá, Guarulhos, Mairiporã, Nazaré Paulista and Santa Isabel.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Set inside São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade, the Museum of Folklore (Museu do Folclore) has explored Brazilian popular culture since 1997 through exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Founded in 1963 and moved to Caçapava a year later, the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas reopened after renovation in 2023, showing vintage vehicles and engines including a rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick.
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.
Panteão de Caxias
On Avenida Presidente Vargas in Rio de Janeiro, the Panteão de Caxias is a monument built to hold the remains of the Duke of Caxias, patron of the Brazilian army, and his wife.
Convento do Carmo
Convento do Carmo in Rio de Janeiro stands near Praça XV in the city center; the present convent is on Rua Morais e Vale.
Espaço Cultural da Marinha
Overseen by the Brazilian Navy, the Espaço Cultural da Marinha is a cultural center on Rio de Janeiro's Orla Conde, between Largo da Candelária and Praça XV, with about 1,100 square meters of exhibits.
When you get to Rio das Ostras
Iriry Lagoon
Also nicknamed Coca-Cola Lagoon, Iriry Lagoon in Rio das Ostras is ringed by a protected area with trails, kiosks, beaches, leisure spots and a lookout.
More drives to Rio das Ostras
- Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Petrópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Barra Mansa to Rio das Ostras
- Angra dos Reis to Rio das Ostras
- Pindamonhangaba to Rio das Ostras
- Taubaté to Rio das Ostras
From Piracicaba to other places in Brazil
- Piracicaba to Bragança Paulista
- Piracicaba to Araraquara
- Piracicaba to Paranapiacaba
- Piracicaba to Jacareí
- Piracicaba to Cubatão
- Piracicaba to São Vicente
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Piracicaba to Rio das Ostras?
About 9 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 446 miles.
What is the driving distance from Piracicaba to Rio das Ostras?
About 446 miles (718 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 Piracicaba to Rio das Ostras?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Piracicaba to Rio das Ostras?
In order: SP-304, SP-330, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116, BR-101 and RJ-162. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Piracicaba to Rio das Ostras?
Closest to the road: Observatório Municipal de Americana (astronomical observatory, mile 21, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 150, 1 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 239, 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.