By road, São José dos Campos and Muriaé are about 323 miles (520 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 2 min of driving.
- 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.”
| Distance | 323 mi (520 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 2 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving São José dos Campos to Muriaé: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (120 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 61% of the 323 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 8 are within a mile of the road.
The route from São José dos Campos to Muriaé, road by road
| 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 | 125–132 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 132–137 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 137–209 | 72 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 209–214 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 214–215 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 215–221 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 221–254 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 254–258 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 258–321 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 321–323 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 94 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 253 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from São José dos Campos to Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 14), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 53), Itatiaia National Park (mile 103), Santana Cathedral (mile 159), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 173), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 187), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 285), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 285)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 103), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 172)
- Museums and history: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 14), Museu Frei Galvão (mile 53), Santana Cathedral (mile 159), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 173), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 187), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 285), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 285)
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.
Museu Frei Galvão
In Guaratinguetá, São Paulo state, the Museu Frei Galvão operates as a municipal cultural institution backed by the city and a local friends' association.
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.
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
Serra da Concórdia State Park
Serra da Concórdia State Park (Parque Estadual da Serra da Concórdia) is a state park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Casa da Hera
Also known as Chácara da Hera, this house museum in central Vassouras, Rio de Janeiro state, shows how a wealthy family lived at the height of the Paraíba Valley coffee boom.
Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte
Dating from the coffee era in Rio de Janeiro state's Paraíba Valley, Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte is a historic estate listed by the state heritage institute.
St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina
Seat of the Diocese of Leopoldina, St. Sebastian Cathedral is a Catholic parish church in Leopoldina, Minas Gerais.
Museu Espaço dos Anjos
Leopoldina's Museu Espaço dos Anjos occupies the house where poet Augusto dos Anjos lived, with a covered outdoor space that hosts music, theater and literary gatherings throughout the year.
More drives to Muriaé
- Teresópolis to Muriaé
- Petrópolis to Muriaé
- Rio de Janeiro to Muriaé
- Niterói to Muriaé
- Barra Mansa to Muriaé
- Itaguaí to Muriaé
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 Muriaé?
About 8 h 2 min of driving without stops, over 323 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José dos Campos to Muriaé?
About 323 miles (520 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 Muriaé?
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 Muriaé use?
In order: SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. 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 Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Museu Frei Galvão (museum, mile 53, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 103, 0.3 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 187, 0.1 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.