Praia Grande to Itaperuna is about 438 road miles (705 km): roughly 10 h 22 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 by road | 438 mi (705 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-021 → SP-070 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → RJ-198 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Praia Grande to Itaperuna
SP-060 (103 mi) and BR-393 (77 mi) carry about 41% of the 438 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Praia Grande and Itaperuna
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 2–29 | 27 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 29–30 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 30–62 | 32 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 62–63 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 63–119 | 56 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 119–122 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 122–225 | 103 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 225–232 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 232–233 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 233–238 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 238–309 | 71 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 309–314 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 314–315 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 315–321 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 321–354 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 354–356 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 356–384 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 384–385 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 385–428 | 43 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 428–437 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 437–438 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 194 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 355 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 390 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Praia Grande and Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 154), Itatiaia National Park (mile 204), Santana Cathedral (mile 260), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 273), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 288)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Mar State Park (mile 18), Itatiaia National Park (mile 204), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 273)
- Museums and history: Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 89), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 126), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 154), Santana Cathedral (mile 260), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 273), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 288)
Serra do Mar State Park
Covering 778,381 acres of the Serra do Mar mountain range in São Paulo state, this state park protects a vast expanse of continuous Atlantic Forest.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
An 1857 mansion in Jacareí is home to the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley, where collections range from paintings and religious and popular art to archaeological pottery and stone tools.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Taubaté's tribute to children's author Monteiro Lobato dates to 1958. The museum occupies the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, with a historic main house and exhibitions.
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
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.
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.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
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.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
From Praia Grande to other places in Brazil
- Praia Grande to Paranapiacaba
- Praia Grande to Bragança Paulista
- Praia Grande to Itu
- Praia Grande to Limeira
- Praia Grande to Mogi Guaçu
- Praia Grande to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Praia Grande to Itaperuna?
About 10 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 438 miles.
How far is Itaperuna from Praia Grande by car?
About 438 miles (705 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 Praia Grande to Itaperuna drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Praia Grande to Itaperuna?
In order: SP-160, SP-021, SP-070, SP-060, BR-116, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186 and RJ-198. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Praia Grande to Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 154, 0.5 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 204, 0.2 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 288, 0.1 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.