Plan on about 9 h 54 min of driving for the 530-mile (853 km) trip from Presidente Prudente to Barra Mansa, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 530 mi (853 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 54 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SP-327 → SP-225 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Presidente Prudente–Barra Mansa drive in a few lines
SP-280 (187 mi) and SP-060 (174 mi) carry about 68% of the 530 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Presidente Prudente to Barra Mansa, road by road
| 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 |
| local roads | 528–530 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 491 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Barra Mansa
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): 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: Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 336), Oceanographic Museum in the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo (mile 336), Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (mile 343), Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 346), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 398), 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.
Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo
Run as a department of the University of São Paulo, this museum of archaeology and ethnology focuses on research, teaching, and sharing cultural and scientific knowledge with the public.
Oceanographic Museum in the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo
Inside the University of São Paulo campus, the Oceanographic Museum, founded in 1988, has permanent exhibits on ocean dynamics, structure and biodiversity and on oceanographic science.
Teatro Augusta
Teatro Augusta is a theater in São Paulo's Baixo Augusta area, in Cerqueira César, with 302 seats in its Sala Paulo Goulart and a smaller multipurpose experimental room.
Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
This Catholic basilica in São Paulo is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and was inaugurated in 1934, giving visitors a church stop in the city.
Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo
Set in the Immigrant Inn building, opened in 1887 in São Paulo's Mooca neighborhood, the Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo tells the story of immigration.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano share space with the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts at this memorial to Brazil's aerospace history in São José dos Campos.
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.
More drives to Barra Mansa
- Niterói to Barra Mansa
- Jacareí to Barra Mansa
- São Paulo to Barra Mansa
- Bragança Paulista to Barra Mansa
- Jundiaí to Barra Mansa
- Campinas to Barra Mansa
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 is the drive from Presidente Prudente to Barra Mansa?
About 9 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 530 miles.
How far is Barra Mansa from Presidente Prudente by car?
About 530 miles (853 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 Mansa?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Presidente Prudente to Barra Mansa?
In order: SP-270, SP-327, SP-225, SP-280, SP-015, SP-060 and BR-116. 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 Mansa?
Closest to the road: Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo (migration museum, mile 346, 2 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.