Plan on about 9 h 8 min of driving for the 470-mile (757 km) trip from Resende to Votuporanga, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 470 mi (757 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-065 → SP-330 → SP-310 → SP-320 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Resende to Votuporanga: the shape of the trip
SP-310 (187 mi) and BR-116 (122 mi) carry about 66% of the 470 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.
Resende to Votuporanga: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 1–123 | 122 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 123–211 | 88 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 211–242 | 31 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 242–429 | 187 | São Paulo |
| SP-320 | 429–469 | 40 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 469–470 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 19 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Votuporanga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 9), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 62)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 9), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 152)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 62), Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (mile 205), Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (mile 226), Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 293), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 317)
- With kids: Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 293)
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.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
Parque Estadual de Itaberaba
Created in 2010, Itaberaba State Park (Parque Estadual Itaberaba) protects land in São Paulo state spread across Arujá, Guarulhos, Mairiporã, Nazaré Paulista and Santa Isabel.
Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp
Run by the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), the Museu Exploratório de Ciências aims to reveal the relationship between humans and nature; its headquarters design came from an international competition held in 2009.
Planetário de Campinas
Inside Parque Portugal, the Lagoa do Taquaral park in Campinas, this municipal planetarium has projected the night sky onto its 8-meter dome since 1987, with shows on constellations and astronomy.
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão
Americana's municipal history museum occupies the old headquarters of the Fazenda Salto Grande, near where the Atibaia and Jaguari rivers meet to form the Piracicaba, and is run by the city's culture and tourism department.
Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino
Opened by the city of São Carlos in 2012, this science museum offers interactive exhibits and experiments in science, technology and art, named for professor and historian Mario Tolentino.
São Carlos Municipal Theatre
Officially named Teatro Municipal Dr. Alderico Vieira Perdigão, the São Carlos Municipal Theatre is the city's public theater in São Carlos, in the interior of São Paulo state.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Araraquara's Casa da Cultura occupies a 1914 mansion protected by São Paulo's heritage council, CONDEPHAAT. It holds historical collections ranging from documents to artworks, plus a small theater and rooms for cultural workshops.
More drives to Votuporanga
- Campinas to Votuporanga
- Itu to Votuporanga
- Poços de Caldas to Votuporanga
- Tatuí to Votuporanga
- Jundiaí to Votuporanga
- Sorocaba to Votuporanga
From Resende to other places in Brazil
- Resende to Paranapiacaba
- Resende to Cubatão
- Resende to Itanhaém
- Resende to Tatuí
- Resende to Jaú
- Resende to Araxá
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Resende to Votuporanga?
About 9 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 470 miles.
How far is Votuporanga from Resende by car?
About 470 miles (757 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 Resende to Votuporanga drive?
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 Votuporanga?
In order: BR-116, SP-065, SP-330, SP-310 and SP-320. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Resende and Votuporanga?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 9, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 62, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (museum, mile 226, 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.