By road, São José dos Campos and Penedo are about 111 miles (179 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 17 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 111 mi (179 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 6 |
On the road from São José dos Campos to Penedo
SP-060 (102 mi) carries about 92% of the 111 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 6 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from São José dos Campos to Penedo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 5–107 | 102 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 107–111 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 94 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between São José dos Campos and Penedo
- 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)
- Museums and history: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 14), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 21), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 26), 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
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 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 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.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Within the Aparecida basilica complex, the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida) gathers objects from the region, including archaeological pieces and sacred items. It opened in 1956.
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.
Arriving in Penedo
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.
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
- São Paulo to Penedo
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 Penedo?
About 2 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 111 miles.
How far is Penedo from São José dos Campos by car?
About 111 miles (179 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 Penedo?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between São José dos Campos and Penedo?
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); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 54, 0.5 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.