Plan on about 9 h 38 min of driving for the 388-mile (624 km) trip from Ribeirão Preto to Juiz de Fora, 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.”
| Distance | 388 mi (624 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 38 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-333 → SP-338 → SP-340 → BR-449 → BR-491 → BR-146 → MGC-491 → AMG-1010 → MG-167 → BR-267 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the Ribeirão Preto to Juiz de Fora drive plays out
BR-267 (154 mi) and BR-491 (103 mi) carry about 66% of the 388 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Ribeirão Preto to Juiz de Fora: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-333 | 5–39 | 34 | São Paulo |
| SP-338 | 39–65 | 26 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 65–66 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-340 | 66–73 | 7 | São Paulo |
| BR-449 | 73–83 | 10 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 83–100 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-146 | 100–116 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 116–138 | 22 | Minas Gerais |
| MGC-491 | 138–147 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 147–211 | 64 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1010 | 211–216 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-167 | 216–230 | 14 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 230–384 | 154 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 384–388 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 75 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Juiz de Fora
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Ecológico São Sebastião (mile 68)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Ecológico São Sebastião (mile 68), Nova Baden State Park (mile 232)
- Museums and history: Museu de Artes Plásticas Quirino da Silva (mile 69), Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Dores (mile 99), Museu Municipal de Varginha (mile 198)
Parque Ecológico São Sebastião
Parque Ecológico São Sebastião is a permanent preservation area in Mococa, in inland São Paulo state, created in 1996 through the efforts of Vila Quintino residents and the Fundação Ecologia e Vida.
Museu de Artes Plásticas Quirino da Silva
A municipal museum in Mococa, São Paulo, the Museu de Artes Plásticas Quirino da Silva holds about 400 paintings, drawings, prints and sculptures by Brazilian modernist and contemporary artists.
Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Dores
Guaxupé's Catholic cathedral (Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Dores) opened in 1960 and has served since then as the seat of the Diocese of Guaxupé.
Museu Municipal de Varginha
Varginha's municipal museum occupies a building put up in 1920 as the local Banco do Brasil office, in what was then the town's commercial heart.
Nova Baden State Park
Nova Baden State Park in Minas Gerais protects rugged, forested terrain that is home to several rare or endangered mammal species.
Once you reach Juiz de Fora
Mariano Procópio Museum
Founded in 1915 by Alfredo Ferreira Lage, the Mariano Procópio Museum in Juiz de Fora covers art, history and natural science. It was the first museum built in Minas Gerais.
Museu Ferroviário de Juiz de Fora
Opened in 2003, the Museu Ferroviário de Juiz de Fora covers the history of the railroad in Juiz de Fora and across Brazil.
St. Anthony Cathedral, Juiz de Fora
St. Anthony Cathedral, also called Juiz de Fora Cathedral, is a Catholic church in the city of Juiz de Fora, Brazil.
More drives to Juiz de Fora
- Sorocaba to Juiz de Fora
- Uberlândia to Juiz de Fora
- Belo Horizonte to Juiz de Fora
- Curitiba to Juiz de Fora
From Ribeirão Preto to other places in Brazil
- Ribeirão Preto to Araxá
- Ribeirão Preto to Bauru
- Ribeirão Preto to Limeira
- Ribeirão Preto to Itu
- Ribeirão Preto to Mogi Guaçu
- Ribeirão Preto to Bragança Paulista
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Ribeirão Preto to Juiz de Fora?
About 9 h 38 min of driving without stops, over 388 miles.
What is the driving distance from Ribeirão Preto to Juiz de Fora?
About 388 miles (624 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 Ribeirão Preto to Juiz de Fora drive?
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 Ribeirão Preto to Juiz de Fora use?
In order: SP-333, SP-338, SP-340, BR-449, BR-491, BR-146, MGC-491, AMG-1010, MG-167 and BR-267. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Ribeirão Preto to Juiz de Fora?
Closest to the road: Parque Ecológico São Sebastião (nature reserve, mile 68, 0.8 mi from the route); Museu de Artes Plásticas Quirino da Silva (museum, mile 69, 1 mi from the route); Catedral de Nossa Senhora das Dores (cathedral, mile 99, 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.