São José dos Campos to Campos dos Goytacazes is about 379 road miles (610 km): roughly 8 h 24 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 379 mi (610 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from São José dos Campos to Campos dos Goytacazes
BR-101 (177 mi) and SP-060 (120 mi) carry about 78% of the 379 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: São José dos Campos to Campos dos Goytacazes
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 5–125 | 120 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 125–201 | 76 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 201–378 | 177 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 378–379 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 94 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between São José dos Campos and Campos dos Goytacazes
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 14), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 50), Itatiaia National Park (mile 103), Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 217)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 103)
- Museums and history: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 14), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 50), Civil Police Museum (mile 210), Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro (mile 214), Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 217), Janete Costa Museum (mile 217)
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.
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.
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.
Civil Police Museum
Through permanent and temporary exhibitions, the Rio de Janeiro Civil Police Museum shows documents and objects tracing the work of the Civil Police in the city since colonial times.
Church and Convent of Saint Teresa
Founded in the 18th century in Rio's Santa Teresa neighborhood, the Church and Convent of Saint Teresa is a working Catholic convent regarded by scholars as a landmark of colonial Brazilian Baroque.
Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro
Opened on September 3, 1965, for Rio's fourth centenary, the Museu da Imagem e do Som do Rio de Janeiro is a state museum dedicated to carioca culture.
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
Built in a late colonial style, the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Niterói Cathedral) is the Catholic cathedral of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.
Janete Costa Museum
The Janete Costa Museum of Popular Art occupies an 1892 mansion in Niterói's Ingá neighborhood, with about 1,400 square meters including its annex.
More drives to Campos dos Goytacazes
- São Paulo to Campos dos Goytacazes
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- Sorocaba to Campos dos Goytacazes
- Belo Horizonte to Campos dos Goytacazes
- Serra to Campos dos Goytacazes
From São José dos Campos to other places in Brazil
- São José dos Campos to Bragança Paulista
- São José dos Campos to Jundiaí
- São José dos Campos to Itu
- São José dos Campos to Limeira
- São José dos Campos to São Carlos
- São José dos Campos to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from São José dos Campos to Campos dos Goytacazes?
About 8 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 379 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José dos Campos to Campos dos Goytacazes?
About 379 miles (610 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 dos Campos to Campos dos Goytacazes 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 dos Campos to Campos dos Goytacazes?
In order: SP-060, BR-116 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 dos Campos to Campos dos Goytacazes?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 50, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 103, 0.3 mi from the route); Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (cathedral, mile 217, 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.