The Wayro route from Rio de Janeiro to Jundiaí is 299 miles (481 km), about 5 h 59 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 299 mi (481 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 59 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-348 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Rio de Janeiro to Jundiaí: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (214 mi) and SP-060 (34 mi) carry about 83% of the 299 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.
Roads you'll take from Rio de Janeiro to Jundiaí
| 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 | 263–271 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 271–272 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 272–292 | 20 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 292–299 | 7 | São Paulo |
- Mile 120 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Stops between Rio de Janeiro and Jundiaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 23), Itatiaia National Park (mile 110), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 163), Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (mile 265), Teatro J. Safra (mile 269)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 110), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 258)
- Museums and history: Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 23), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 163), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 211), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 258), Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 258), Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (mile 265)
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
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.
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.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Located within the DCTA aerospace complex, the Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro tells the story of Brazilian aerospace through aircraft, a rocket, engines, simulators and pieces of satellites.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos
Opened in October 1960, the Guarulhos Municipal History Museum shares its building with the city's public library, the Biblioteca Pública Municipal Paulo do Carmo Dias.
Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport
Founded in 1985 on the initiative of former transit worker Gaetano Ferolla, the Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (Museu dos Transportes Públicos) has carried his name since 1991.
Teatro Ruth Escobar
Actress Ruth Escobar founded this São Paulo theater in 1963, and Teatro Ruth Escobar still carries her name.
Teatro J. Safra
Teatro J. Safra is a theater in the city of São Paulo, with Maurício Machado serving as its manager and artistic curator.
In Jundiaí itself
Mosteiro de São Bento
Jundiaí's Monastery of Saint Benedict was founded on June 2, 1667, and was originally called Hospício do Patriarca São Bento.
Museu Histórico e Cultural de Jundiaí
A public museum in Jundiaí, the Museu Histórico e Cultural opened on March 28, 1965, and was founded by Father Antônio Tolloi Maria Stafuzza.
Pinacoteca Diógenes Duarte Paes
Founded in 2008 in Jundiaí, this art gallery is part of a city cultural center and holds 189 works by local, Brazilian and international artists.
More drives to Jundiaí
- São Paulo to Jundiaí
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jundiaí
- São José dos Campos to Jundiaí
- Niterói to Jundiaí
- Campos dos Goytacazes to Jundiaí
- Juiz de Fora to Jundiaí
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 does it take to drive from Rio de Janeiro to Jundiaí?
About 5 h 59 min of driving without stops, over 299 miles.
What is the driving distance from Rio de Janeiro to Jundiaí?
About 299 miles (481 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 Jundiaí 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 Jundiaí use?
In order: BR-116, SP-060, SP-015 and SP-348. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Rio de Janeiro and Jundiaí?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 110, 0.3 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 163, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro J. Safra (theater, mile 269, 0.2 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.