Presidente Prudente to Barra do Piraí is about 557 road miles (897 km): roughly 10 h 42 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 557 mi (897 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SP-327 → SP-225 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Presidente Prudente to Barra do Piraí: the shape of the trip
SP-280 (187 mi) and SP-060 (174 mi) carry about 65% of the 557 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Presidente Prudente to Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 2–116 | 114 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 116–136 | 20 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 136–148 | 12 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 148–149 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 149–336 | 187 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 336–347 | 11 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 347–521 | 174 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 521–528 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 528–529 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 529–534 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 534–556 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 556–557 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 491 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Presidente Prudente to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta (mile 336), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 447), Itatiaia National Park (mile 500)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 293), Itatiaia National Park (mile 500)
- Museums and history: Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta (mile 336), Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano (mile 337), Jewish Museum of São Paulo (mile 343), Banco do Brasil Cultural Center (mile 344), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 418), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 447)
Parque Geológico do Varvito
In Itu, a closed quarry exposes layers of varvite, sediment laid down in glacial lakes about 280 million years ago. Parque Geológico do Varvito lets visitors walk past these banded rock walls, a protected geological monument.
Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta
This themed clock museum in Vila Leopoldina, in São Paulo's West Zone, traces the history and technology of timekeeping through many types of clocks, and links accurate time to weather forecasting.
Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano
In São Paulo's Alto da Lapa neighborhood, this cultural center is a state public institution maintained by the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy together with a civil society organization.
Jewish Museum of São Paulo
São Paulo's Jewish Museum presents exhibits on Jewish life in Brazil, with a collection of more than 2,000 items brought by immigrants.
Banco do Brasil Cultural Center
The Banco do Brasil Cultural Center opened on April 21, 2001, on Álvares Penteado Street in São Paulo's historic center, near São Bento metro station.
Nelson Rodrigues Theatre
Built on the former headquarters of the farm that gave rise to the Vila Galvão neighborhood, the Nelson Rodrigues Theatre in Guarulhos was designed by architect Ramos de Azevedo.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recall immigrant life at the Italian Immigration Museum, housed in the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm, a district of Taubaté.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
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.
In Barra do Piraí itself
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.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From Presidente Prudente to other places in Brazil
- Presidente Prudente to Mogi Guaçu
- Presidente Prudente to Bragança Paulista
- Presidente Prudente to Paranapiacaba
- Presidente Prudente to Cubatão
- Presidente Prudente to Itanhaém
- Presidente Prudente to Pindamonhangaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Presidente Prudente to Barra do Piraí?
About 10 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 557 miles.
How far is Barra do Piraí from Presidente Prudente by car?
About 557 miles (897 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 Presidente Prudente to Barra do Piraí?
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 Presidente Prudente to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: SP-270, SP-327, SP-225, SP-280, SP-015, 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 Presidente Prudente to Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Museu do Relógio Professor Dimas de Melo Pimenta (museum, mile 336, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 447, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 500, 0.4 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.