Rio de Janeiro to Barretos is about 512 road miles (824 km): roughly 10 h 3 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 512 mi (824 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-065 → SP-330 → SP-310 → SP-326 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Rio de Janeiro–Barretos drive in a few lines
BR-116 (209 mi) and SP-065 (87 mi) carry about 58% of the 512 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.
Which roads connect Rio de Janeiro and Barretos
| 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 | 343–430 | 87 | São Paulo |
| SP-326 | 430–510 | 80 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 510–512 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 120 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Rio de Janeiro and Barretos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Shanghai (mile 10), Itatiaia National Park (mile 110), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 163), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 199)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Shanghai (mile 10), Itatiaia National Park (mile 110), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 263), Museu de História Natural (mile 301)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 163), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 199), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 263), Museu de História Natural (mile 301), Memorial Casa Ronald Golias (mile 393), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 417), André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo (mile 483)
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.
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.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Within the Aparecida basilica complex, the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida) gathers objects from the region, including archaeological pieces and sacred items. It opened in 1956.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Founded in 1963 and moved to Caçapava a year later, the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas reopened after renovation in 2023, showing vintage vehicles and engines including a rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Hang gliders and paragliders launch from Pedra Grande, and a trail leads to views over nearby towns. At about 1,400 meters, it's the highest point in Atibaia.
Museu de História Natural
In Campinas' Bosque dos Jequitibás, the Natural History Museum (Museu de História Natural) has displayed about 5,000 pieces since 1939, from taxidermied mammals, birds and reptiles to fossils and specimens from Brazil's biomes.
Memorial Casa Ronald Golias
Opened in March 2016 in São Carlos, this memorial preserves the legacy of Ronald Golias, the nationally known comedian born in the city on May 4, 1929.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Built in 1914, the mansion that houses Araraquara's Casa da Cultura is protected by CONDEPHAAT, São Paulo's heritage council. Inside are historical collections and a small theater.
André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo
Known locally as the Museu do Automóvel, Bebedouro's private museum grew from Eduardo André Matarazzo's collection of vintage vehicles and also shows retired airliners outdoors, including a DC-3 and a Vickers Viscount.
Once you reach Barretos
Museu Ruy Menezes
In Barretos, São Paulo, the Ruy Menezes Historical, Artistic and Folkloric Museum safeguards the city's memory through documents and objects from local history.
More drives to Barretos
- Araraquara to Barretos
- São Carlos to Barretos
- Limeira to Barretos
- Piracicaba to Barretos
- Poços de Caldas to Barretos
- Campinas to Barretos
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 Barretos?
About 10 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 512 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rio de Janeiro to Barretos?
About 512 miles (824 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 de Janeiro to Barretos?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Rio de Janeiro to Barretos?
In order: BR-116, SP-065, SP-330, SP-310 and SP-326. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Rio de Janeiro to Barretos?
Closest to the road: Parque Shanghai (park, mile 10, 1 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 110, 0.3 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 163, 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.