By road, Resende and Itanhaém are about 235 miles (378 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 47 min of driving.
- 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:
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| Distance by road | 235 mi (378 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 47 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SPI 117/070 → SP-070 → SP-021 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Resende to Itanhaém is like
BR-116 (90 mi) and SPI 117/070 (43 mi) carry about 57% of the 235 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Resende to Itanhaém, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 1–91 | 90 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SPI 117/070 | 91–134 | 43 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 134–150 | 16 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 150–151 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 151–183 | 32 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 183–185 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 185–204 | 19 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 204–234 | 30 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 234–235 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 19 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Resende and Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 9), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 58)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 9), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 178), Serra do Mar State Park (mile 196), Xixová-Japuí State Park (mile 209), Boqueirão Beach (mile 209), Praia da Tupi (mile 213)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 58), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 124), Calçada do Lorena (mile 202)
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Ceramic vessels and stone tools are among the archaeological finds at the Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba in Jacareí, which also displays sacred art, folk art and paintings.
Parque Natural Estoril
In São Bernardo do Campo, Parque Natural Estoril is a conservation area protecting Atlantic Forest, part of the Billings Reservoir and local wildlife across roughly 373,000 square meters.
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.
Calçada do Lorena
Calçada do Lorena, in the Serra do Mar of São Paulo state, was the first paved road linking São Paulo to Santos, built on the orders of governor Bernardo José Maria de Lorena.
Xixová-Japuí State Park
On the Atlantic coast of São Paulo state, Xixová-Japuí State Park protects an isolated stretch of well-preserved Atlantic Forest.
Boqueirão Beach
Running 670 meters along the Praia Grande shoreline between Forte and Guilhermina beaches, Praia do Boqueirão has restaurants, kiosks and a tourist information post.
Praia da Tupi
Praia da Tupi is a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo state, with yellowish sand and blue water; it is one of the city's less crowded beaches and a favorite with surfers.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
From Resende to other places in Brazil
- Resende to Paranapiacaba
- Resende to Cubatão
- Resende to Tatuí
- Resende to Jaú
- Resende to Araxá
- Resende to Araguari
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Resende to Itanhaém?
About 4 h 47 min of driving without stops, over 235 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Resende by car?
About 235 miles (378 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 Resende to Itanhaém?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Resende to Itanhaém?
In order: BR-116, SPI 117/070, SP-070, SP-021, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Resende to Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 9, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 58, 0.4 mi from the route); Parque Natural Estoril (park, mile 178, 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.