The Wayro route from São José do Rio Preto to Ubá is 536 miles (863 km), about 12 h 25 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 536 mi (863 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 12 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-345 → MG-444 → MG-344 → MG-050 → MG-164 → MG-260 → BR-494 → BR-381 → BR-265 → BR-040 → MG-448 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the São José do Rio Preto to Ubá drive plays out
MG-050 (129 mi) and SP-345 (92 mi) carry about 41% of the 536 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: São José do Rio Preto to Ubá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–66 | 66 | São Paulo |
| SP-345 | 66–158 | 92 | São Paulo |
| MG-444 | 158–173 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-344 | 173–189 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 189–190 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 190–319 | 129 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-164 | 319–332 | 13 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 332–334 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-260 | 334–349 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 349–373 | 24 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 373–388 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 388–428 | 40 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 428–431 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 431–465 | 34 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 465–466 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 466–476 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-448 | 476–493 | 17 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 493–535 | 42 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 535–536 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 158 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from São José do Rio Preto to Ubá
- Nature and outdoors: Cachoeira da Capivara (mile 226)
- Museums and history: Museu Ruy Menezes (mile 56), José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum (mile 136), Museu Regional de São João del-Rei (mile 429), Museu de Sant'Ana (mile 434)
- With kids: Thermas dos Laranjais (mile 31)
Thermas dos Laranjais
Thermas dos Laranjais is a water park in the municipality of Olímpia, in São Paulo state, drawing more than two million visitors a year.
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.
José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum
Franca's municipal history museum opened to the public in 1959 and bears the name of its first director, journalist José Chiachiri. Its eclectic collection, donated piece by piece by local residents, ranges from antique furniture to parts of the city's old animal-drawn tram.
Cachoeira da Capivara
In Capitólio, the Ribeirão da Capivara spills over this waterfall on its way into Furnas Lake. A trail of about 900 meters leads to the falls, which drop into a pool roughly 16 meters deep.
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei
Museu Regional de São João del-Rei is a history and art museum in the town of São João del-Rei, in the Brazilian state of Minas Gerais.
Historic center of São João del-Rei
São João del-Rei's historic center is the town's preserved colonial core, with churches, chapels, bridges, fountains, townhouses and street layouts dating from its 18th-century mining origins.
Museu de Sant'Ana
Founded in 2014 by the Instituto Cultural Flávio Gutierrez, this Tiradentes art museum specializes in images of Saint Anne, with a collection of 291 statues.
More drives to Ubá
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- Pouso Alegre to Ubá
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 Ubá?
About 12 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 536 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José do Rio Preto to Ubá?
About 536 miles (863 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 São José do Rio Preto to Ubá drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from São José do Rio Preto to Ubá?
In order: SP-345, MG-444, MG-344, MG-050, MG-164, MG-260, BR-494, BR-381, BR-265, BR-040 and MG-448. 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 Ubá?
Closest to the road: Cachoeira da Capivara (waterfall, mile 226, 1 mi from the route); Museu Regional de São João del-Rei (history museum, mile 429, 2 mi from the route); Historic center of São João del-Rei (old town, mile 429, 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.