Rio de Janeiro to Araraquara is about 419 road miles (674 km): roughly 8 h 19 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Total distance | 419 mi (674 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-065 → SP-330 → SP-310 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Rio de Janeiro to Araraquara
BR-116 (209 mi) and SP-065 (87 mi) carry about 71% of the 419 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Rio de Janeiro to Araraquara
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–13 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 13–15 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 15–224 | 209 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 224–311 | 87 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 311–312 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 312–342 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 342–343 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 343–416 | 73 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 416–419 | 3 | São Paulo |
- Mile 120 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Araraquara
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Shanghai (mile 10), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 23), Itatiaia National Park (mile 110), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 160), Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (mile 394)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Shanghai (mile 10), Itatiaia National Park (mile 110), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 263)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 23), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 160), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 263), Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (mile 327)
- With kids: Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (mile 394)
Parque Shanghai
Parque Shanghai is an amusement park in the Penha neighborhood of Rio de Janeiro, close to the Church of Our Lady of Penha.
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
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 Frei Galvão
In Guaratinguetá, São Paulo state, the Museu Frei Galvão operates as a municipal cultural institution backed by the city and a local friends' association.
Municipal Market of São José dos Campos
Completed in 1923 on the site of an 1896 market, the heritage-listed Municipal Market of São José dos Campos sells cheeses, spices, medicinal herbs, preserves, fish and meat, and is known for pastel with sugarcane juice.
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.
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.
Parque Ecológico de São Carlos
Officially named Parque Ecológico Dr. Antônio Teixeira Vianna, this ecological park belongs to the city of São Carlos and sits right next to the Federal University of São Carlos.
Once you reach Araraquara
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 Araraquara
- Limeira to Araraquara
- Campinas to Araraquara
- Jundiaí to Araraquara
- São Paulo to Araraquara
- São Vicente to Araraquara
- Santos to Araraquara
From Rio de Janeiro to other places in Brazil
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaguaí
- Rio de Janeiro to Guaratinguetá
- Rio de Janeiro to Pindamonhangaba
- Rio de Janeiro to São José dos Campos
- Rio de Janeiro to Mogi das Cruzes
- Rio de Janeiro to Caraguatatuba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Araraquara?
About 8 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 419 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rio de Janeiro to Araraquara?
About 419 miles (674 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 Rio de Janeiro to Araraquara 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 Rio de Janeiro to Araraquara use?
In order: BR-116, SP-065, SP-330 and SP-310. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Rio de Janeiro and Araraquara?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 110, 0.3 mi from the route); Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 160, 0.4 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (zoo, mile 394, 0.4 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.