Plan on about 5 h 26 min of driving for the 225-mile (362 km) trip from Poços de Caldas to Fumaça, 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 | 225 mi (362 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-459 → SP-048 → SP-060 → RJ-161 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving Poços de Caldas to Fumaça: the shape of the trip
BR-459 (147 mi) and SP-060 (48 mi) carry about 87% of the 225 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Poços de Caldas to Fumaça
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-459 | 5–152 | 147 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-048 | 152–156 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 156–157 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 157–205 | 48 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 205–207 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-161 | 207–217 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 217–225 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 136 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 189 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 198)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 198), Pedra Selada State Park (mile 214)
- Museums and history: Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (mile 64)
Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre
Good Jesus Cathedral is the Catholic seat of the Archdiocese of Pouso Alegre, in the city of the same name in Minas Gerais.
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.
Pedra Selada State Park
Pedra Selada State Park is a state park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Once you reach Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
- Niterói to Fumaça
- São José dos Campos to Fumaça
- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
From Poços de Caldas to other places in Brazil
- Poços de Caldas to Tatuí
- Poços de Caldas to Paranapiacaba
- Poços de Caldas to Itapetininga
- Poços de Caldas to Cubatão
- Poços de Caldas to Itanhaém
- Poços de Caldas to Trindade
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Poços de Caldas to Fumaça?
About 5 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 225 miles.
What is the driving distance from Poços de Caldas to Fumaça?
About 225 miles (362 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 Poços de Caldas to Fumaça?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Poços de Caldas to Fumaça use?
In order: BR-459, SP-048, SP-060 and RJ-161. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Poços de Caldas and Fumaça?
Closest to the road: Good Jesus Cathedral, Pouso Alegre (cathedral, mile 64, 1 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 198, 0.4 mi from the route); Pedra Selada State Park (state park, mile 214, 7 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.