By road, Rio de Janeiro and Itapetininga are about 370 miles (596 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 24 min of driving.
- 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 | 370 mi (596 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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 14.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Rio de Janeiro to Itapetininga is like
BR-116 (214 mi) and SP-270 (46 mi) carry about 70% of the 370 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.
Rio de Janeiro to Itapetininga: the road sequence
| 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 | 15–229 | 214 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 229–263 | 34 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 263–273 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 273–278 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 278–314 | 36 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 314–316 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 316–319 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 319–323 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 323–369 | 46 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 369–370 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 120 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Rio de Janeiro and Itapetininga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 23), Itatiaia National Park (mile 110), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 163), Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 326)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 110)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 23), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 163), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 188), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 211), Catavento Museum (mile 266), Estação Pinacoteca (mile 267), Sorocaba Metropolitan Cathedral (mile 327)
- With kids: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 326)
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.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Plays featuring characters from Monteiro Lobato's stories, exhibitions, a historic main house and green areas make up the Museu Monteiro Lobato in Taubaté, a tribute to the children's author.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Since 1997, São José dos Campos has explored Brazilian folk traditions at the Museu do Folclore, located within the Parque da Cidade. Along with exhibitions, it runs a specialized library and a toy library.
Catavento Museum
Inside the Palácio das Indústrias in São Paulo, Catavento is an interactive science museum that opened in 2009.
Estação Pinacoteca
Estação Pinacoteca is one of the buildings of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo and hosts short-term exhibitions; the state government maintains it, and the Associação Pinacoteca Arte e Cultura has run it since 2006.
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.
Sorocaba Metropolitan Cathedral
Home of the Archdiocese of Sorocaba, the Metropolitan Cathedral of Nossa Senhora da Ponte faces Coronel Fernando Prestes square downtown and dates back more than 200 years.
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 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 Itapetininga?
About 7 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 370 miles.
How far is Itapetininga from Rio de Janeiro by car?
About 370 miles (596 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 Itapetininga 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 Itapetininga use?
In order: 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 de Janeiro to Itapetininga?
Closest to the road: 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); Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (zoo, mile 326, 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.