The Wayro route from São José do Rio Preto to Barra do Piraí is 469 miles (754 km), about 9 h 26 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 469 mi (754 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-310 → SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from São José do Rio Preto to Barra do Piraí is like
SP-310 (177 mi) and SP-060 (135 mi) carry about 67% of the 469 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect São José do Rio Preto and Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 1–178 | 177 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 178–208 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 208–209 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 209–296 | 87 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 296–297 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 297–432 | 135 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 432–439 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 439–441 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 441–445 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 445–467 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 467–469 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 402 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between São José do Rio Preto and Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 322), Itatiaia National Park (mile 411)
- Nature and outdoors: Itapetinga State Park (mile 263), Itatiaia National Park (mile 411)
- Museums and history: Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 103), Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 128), Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (mile 194), Mata de Santa Genebra (mile 211), Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (mile 214), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 322)
- With kids: Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 128)
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.
Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino
Opened by the city of São Carlos in 2012, this science museum offers interactive exhibits and experiments in science, technology and art, named for professor and historian Mario Tolentino.
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.
Mata de Santa Genebra
Mata de Santa Genebra is a forest in Campinas protected as an Area of Relevant Ecological Interest. The José Pedro de Oliveira Foundation has hosted guided trail walks there with wildlife researchers from Unicamp.
Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp
Run by the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), the Museu Exploratório de Ciências aims to reveal the relationship between humans and nature; its headquarters design came from an international competition held in 2009.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
A rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick are among the vintage vehicles and engines on display at the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas in Caçapava.
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.
Once you reach Barra do Piraí
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From São José do Rio Preto to other places in Brazil
- São José do Rio Preto to Piracicaba
- São José do Rio Preto to Passos
- São José do Rio Preto to Mogi Guaçu
- São José do Rio Preto to Itu
- São José do Rio Preto to Poços de Caldas
- São José do Rio Preto to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from São José do Rio Preto to Barra do Piraí?
About 9 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 469 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José do Rio Preto to Barra do Piraí?
About 469 miles (754 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 São José do Rio Preto to Barra do Piraí?
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 São José do Rio Preto to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: SP-310, SP-330, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São José do Rio Preto and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (museum, mile 194, 1 mi from the route); Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 322, 1 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 411, 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.