The Wayro route from São José dos Campos to Ubá is 309 miles (497 km), about 7 h 45 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 309 mi (497 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → RJ-159 → RJ-143 → BR-494 → Ramal de Jacutinga → MG-353 → BR-040 → AMG-3085 → MG-133 → BR-265 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The São José dos Campos–Ubá drive in a few lines
SP-060 (116 mi) and MG-353 (50 mi) carry about 54% of the 309 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
São José dos Campos to Ubá: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 5–121 | 116 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 121–124 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 124–126 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-143 | 126–138 | 12 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 138–169 | 31 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Ramal de Jacutinga | 169–178 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 178–179 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| MG-353 | 179–222 | 43 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 222–223 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 223–241 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 241–242 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-3085 | 242–251 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-353 | 251–258 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-133 | 258–286 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 286–308 | 22 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 308–309 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 94 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 185 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from São José dos Campos to Ubá
- 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), Itatiaia National Park (mile 103), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 166)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 103)
- 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), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 26), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 50), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 50), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 166), Fazenda São Paulo (mile 167)
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"
Between 1897 and 1903, a family from Cremona built the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm. Today the house in this Taubaté district holds the Italian Immigration Museum.
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.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of comedian and filmmaker Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, this museum displays more than 20,000 items, including photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
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
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.
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.
Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga
Listed as a tourist attraction, Santa Clara Farm (Fazenda Santa Clara) lies in the municipality of Santa Rita de Jacutinga in Minas Gerais.
Fazenda São Paulo
Fazenda São Paulo, in the Conservatória district of Valença, is an example of Rio de Janeiro state rural architecture tied to the 19th-century coffee boom. The state heritage institute INEPAC has protected the whole complex since 2008.
More drives to Ubá
- Rio de Janeiro to Ubá
- Niterói to Ubá
- Cabo Frio to Ubá
- Itaguaí to Ubá
- Guaratinguetá to Ubá
- Pouso Alegre to Ubá
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 Ubá?
About 7 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 309 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José dos Campos to Ubá?
About 309 miles (497 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 Ubá drive?
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 Ubá use?
In order: SP-060, RJ-159, RJ-143, BR-494, Ramal de Jacutinga, MG-353, BR-040, AMG-3085, MG-133 and BR-265. 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 Ubá?
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); Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (historic site, mile 166, 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.