The Wayro route from Rio das Ostras to Itapetininga is 467 miles (752 km), about 9 h 40 min of driving without 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 467 mi (752 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | RJ-162 → BR-101 → BR-040 → BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-075 → SPI 091/270 → SP-270 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Rio das Ostras to Itapetininga drive plays out
BR-116 (214 mi) and BR-101 (90 mi) carry about 65% of the 467 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Rio das Ostras to Itapetininga, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | |
| RJ-162 | 2–11 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 11–101 | 90 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 101–110 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 110–112 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 112–326 | 214 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 326–360 | 34 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 360–370 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 370–374 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 374–411 | 37 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 411–412 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 412–415 | 3 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 415–416 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 416–420 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 420–465 | 45 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 465–467 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 216 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itapetininga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 119), Itatiaia National Park (mile 206), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 260), Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 423)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 206)
- Museums and history: Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro (mile 96), Civil Police Museum (mile 100), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 119), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 260), Sexual Diversity Museum (mile 363)
- With kids: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 423)
Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro
Opened on September 3, 1965, for Rio's fourth centenary, the Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro is a state museum dedicated to carioca culture.
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.
Civil Police Museum
Through permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Museum shows documents and objects tracing the work of the Civil Police in the city since colonial times.
Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga
Also known as Nova Iguaçu Cathedral, the Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga stands on Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto and is the mother church of the Diocese of Nova Iguaçu.
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.
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.
Sexual Diversity Museum
Created in 2012 by the São Paulo state culture secretariat, the Museum of Sexual Diversity promotes LGBT culture in Brazil through temporary and traveling exhibitions.
Teatro São Pedro
Teatro São Pedro in São Paulo was created by the Portuguese Manuel Fernandes Lopes and opened on January 20, 1917, with performances of A Moreninha and O Escravo de Lúcifer.
Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros
Sorocaba's municipal zoo, Quinzinho de Barros, covers about 37 acres in São Paulo state and belongs to the Society of Brazilian Zoos.
More drives to Itapetininga
- Itu to Itapetininga
- Campinas to Itapetininga
- Jundiaí to Itapetininga
- Limeira to Itapetininga
- São Paulo to Itapetininga
- Bragança Paulista to Itapetininga
From Rio das Ostras to other places in Brazil
- Rio das Ostras to Itaguaí
- Rio das Ostras to Barra do Piraí
- Rio das Ostras to Resende
- Rio das Ostras to Penedo
- Rio das Ostras to Fumaça
- Rio das Ostras to Historic Village of Mambucaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Rio das Ostras to Itapetininga?
About 9 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 467 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rio das Ostras to Itapetininga?
About 467 miles (752 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 Rio das Ostras to Itapetininga?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Rio das Ostras to Itapetininga?
In order: RJ-162, BR-101, BR-040, BR-116, SP-060, SP-015, SP-280, SP-075, SPI 091/270 and SP-270. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rio das Ostras to Itapetininga?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 206, 0.2 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 260, 0.4 mi from the route); Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (zoo, mile 423, 0.9 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.