Plan on about 10 h 21 min of driving for the 447-mile (720 km) trip from São José do Rio Preto to Historic Village of Mambucaba, before any 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 | 447 mi (720 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-310 → SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → SP-171 → RJ-165 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from São José do Rio Preto to Historic Village of Mambucaba is like
SP-310 (177 mi) and SP-065 (87 mi) carry about 59% of the 447 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect São José do Rio Preto and Historic Village of Mambucaba
| 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 | 297–361 | 64 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 361–362 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 362–405 | 43 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 405–418 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 418–444 | 26 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 444–447 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 405 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between São José do Rio Preto and Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 322), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 358), Jabaquara Beach (mile 419)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 257), Jabaquara Beach (mile 419), Serra da Bocaina National Park (mile 434)
- Museums and history: St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos (mile 128), Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (mile 194), Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti (mile 219), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 257), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 322), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 358), Perpétuo Defensive Fort (mile 419)
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral is a Catholic church on Dom José Marcondes Homem de Melo Square in the city of São Carlos, São Paulo state.
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.
Museu de Arte Contemporânea de Campinas-José Pancetti
Campinas's Museum of Contemporary Art (MACC), founded in 1965, sits on Avenida Benjamin Constant downtown, beside the city hall and municipal library. Its collection focuses on postwar Brazilian art, with paintings, sculpture, works on paper and installations.
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 Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Renovated and reopened in 2023, Caçapava's Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas dates to 1963 and moved to the city a year later. Its collection includes vintage vehicles and engines.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Perpétuo Defensive Fort
Built in 1793 in Paraty's first settlement, then called Vila de São Roque, the Forte Defensor Perpétuo was meant to guard gold shipped along the Estrada Real and the region's sugar production.
Jabaquara Beach
Jabaquara Beach (Praia do Jabaquara) is the largest beach in central Paraty, within the municipality of Paraty.
Serra da Bocaina National Park
Serra da Bocaina National Park is a Brazilian national park that straddles the border between Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo states.
When you get to Historic Village of Mambucaba
Praia do Laboratório
Praia do Laboratório is a beach in the municipality of Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state, right next to the nuclear power plant.
More drives to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Guaratinguetá to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Caraguatatuba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Pindamonhangaba to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Taubaté to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Niterói to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- São José dos Campos to Historic Village of Mambucaba
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 does it take to drive from São José do Rio Preto to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 10 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 447 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José do Rio Preto to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
About 447 miles (720 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 Historic Village of Mambucaba?
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 Historic Village of Mambucaba use?
In order: SP-310, SP-330, SP-065, SP-060, SP-171, RJ-165 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from São José do Rio Preto to Historic Village of Mambucaba?
Closest to the road: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 322, 1 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 358, 0.4 mi from the route); Jabaquara Beach (beach, mile 419, 0.8 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.