São José dos Campos to Fumaça is about 130 road miles (210 km): roughly 2 h 56 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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.”
| Total distance | 130 mi (210 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 56 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → RJ-161 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from São José dos Campos to Fumaça
SP-060 (106 mi) and RJ-161 (10 mi) carry about 89% of the 130 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: São José dos Campos to Fumaça
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 5–111 | 106 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 111–112 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-161 | 112–122 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 122–130 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 94 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between São José dos Campos and Fumaça
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 14), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 50), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 50), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 54), Itatiaia National Park (mile 103)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 103), Pedra Selada State Park (mile 120)
- Museums and history: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 14), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 21), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 25), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 50), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 50), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 54)
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.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recall immigrant life at the Italian Immigration Museum, housed in the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm, a district of Taubaté.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Taubaté's tribute to children's author Monteiro Lobato dates to 1958. The museum occupies the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, with a historic main house and exhibitions.
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.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, who lived in Guaratinguetá and served as Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, is honored at the town's history museum.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Pedra Selada State Park
Pedra Selada State Park is a state park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Arriving in Fumaça
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park
Cachoeira da Fumaça e Jacuba Natural Park is a municipal nature park in the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Fumaça
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- Jacareí to Fumaça
- Mogi das Cruzes to Fumaça
- Caraguatatuba to Fumaça
- São Paulo to Fumaça
- Bragança Paulista to Fumaça
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 does it take to drive from São José dos Campos to Fumaça?
About 2 h 56 min of driving without stops, over 130 miles.
How far is Fumaça from São José dos Campos by car?
About 130 miles (210 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 Fumaça 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 Fumaça?
In order: SP-060 and RJ-161. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São José dos Campos and Fumaça?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 50, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 50, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 103, 0.3 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.