The Wayro route from São José dos Campos to Itaguaí is 186 miles (299 km), about 3 h 58 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.”
| Distance | 186 mi (299 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 58 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-493 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
What the drive from São José dos Campos to Itaguaí is like
SP-060 (120 mi) and BR-116 (46 mi) carry about 89% of the 186 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 6 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
São José dos Campos to Itaguaí: the road sequence
| 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 | 125–171 | 46 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 171–173 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 173–180 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 180–186 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 94 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 50), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 54), Itatiaia National Park (mile 103)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 103)
- Museums and history: Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 21), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 25), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 26), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 50), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 54)
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
In Quiririm, a district of Taubaté, the Italian Immigration Museum fills the brick Casa Indiani, built between 1897 and 1903 by a family from Cremona, with photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recalling immigrant life.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Founded in 1958 on the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, Taubaté's Museu Monteiro Lobato honors the children's author with exhibitions, a historic main house, green areas and plays featuring characters from his stories.
Museu Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
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.
More drives to Itaguaí
- Jacareí to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
- Sorocaba to Itaguaí
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 Itaguaí?
About 3 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 186 miles.
How far is Itaguaí from São José dos Campos by car?
About 186 miles (299 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 dos Campos to Itaguaí?
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 dos Campos to Itaguaí use?
In order: SP-060, BR-116 and BR-493. 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 Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 50, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 54, 0.5 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.