By road, Ribeirão Preto and Niterói are about 449 miles (722 km) apart, or roughly 9 h 1 min of driving.
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| Total distance | 449 mi (722 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Ribeirão Preto to Niterói
SP-060 (136 mi) and SP-330 (123 mi) carry about 58% of the 449 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Ribeirão Preto to Niterói, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 7–130 | 123 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 130–131 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 131–219 | 88 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 219–355 | 136 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 355–431 | 76 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 431–447 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 447–449 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 324 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Ribeirão Preto and Niterói
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Vassununga State Park (mile 43), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 245), Itatiaia National Park (mile 334)
- Nature and outdoors: Vassununga State Park (mile 43), Porto Ferreira State Park (mile 55), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 180), Itatiaia National Park (mile 334)
- Museums and history: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 180), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 245), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 257)
Vassununga State Park
Vassununga State Park, beside the Anhanguera highway in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, protects Atlantic Forest and cerrado and shelters the Patriarca, a jequitibá-rosa about 42 meters tall estimated at roughly 600 years old.
Porto Ferreira State Park
Porto Ferreira State Park covers about 611 hectares in São Paulo state, where vegetation shifts from cerrado savanna to forest with jequitibá trees, and is set aside for recreation and environmental education.
Centro de Convivência
The Centro de Convivência Cultural "Carlos Gomes" is an architectural complex in the Cambuí neighborhood of Campinas. Designed by architect Fábio Penteado, it opened on September 9, 1976.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Pedra Grande, a protected state natural monument, tops the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters. It's Atibaia's highest point and a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
A rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick are among the vintage vehicles and engines on display at the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas in Caçapava.
Museu Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
Carioca Aqueduct
Better known as Arcos da Lapa, the Carioca Aqueduct in Rio de Janeiro was built in the mid-18th century to carry fresh water from the Carioca River to the city.
Once you reach Niterói
Museum of Modern Art, Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's Museum of Modern Art sits in northeastern Flamengo Park, in the Centro district on Guanabara Bay, just west of Santos Dumont Airport.
Paço Imperial
Built in the 18th century as a residence for the governors of colonial Brazil, the Paço Imperial is a historic building in the center of Rio de Janeiro.
Niterói Contemporary Art Museum
Completed in 1996, the Niterói Contemporary Art Museum stands in the city of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state, and counts among the city's main landmarks.
More drives to Niterói
- São José dos Campos to Niterói
- São Paulo to Niterói
- Campinas to Niterói
- Sorocaba to Niterói
- Juiz de Fora to Niterói
- Belo Horizonte to Niterói
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 does it take to drive from Ribeirão Preto to Niterói?
About 9 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 449 miles.
How far is Niterói from Ribeirão Preto by car?
About 449 miles (722 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 Ribeirão Preto to Niterói?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Ribeirão Preto to Niterói?
In order: SP-330, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Ribeirão Preto and Niterói?
Closest to the road: Vassununga State Park (state park, mile 43, 0.3 mi from the route); Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 245, 1 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 334, 0.3 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.