Plan on about 5 h 16 min of driving for the 245-mile (395 km) trip from São Paulo to Angra dos Reis, before any 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 245 mi (395 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → RJ-155 → BR-494 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The São Paulo–Angra dos Reis drive in a few lines
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-494 (34 mi) carry about 85% of the 245 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from São Paulo to Angra dos Reis
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 5–180 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 180–187 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 187–188 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-155 | 188–202 | 14 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 202–236 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 236–241 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 241–245 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 149 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from São Paulo to Angra dos Reis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 69), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 105), Itatiaia National Park (mile 158)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 158)
- Museums and history: Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso (mile 11), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 57), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 58), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 69), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 81), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 105)
Teatro Padre Bento
Teatro Padre Bento is a theater in Guarulhos whose building is protected as heritage by both the São Paulo state heritage council and the city's own heritage council.
Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso
Also called the Guarulhos Natural Sciences Museum, Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso has been inside the Guarulhos Municipal Zoo since 2005, next to an environmental education center.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Inside the DCTA aerospace complex in São José dos Campos, this memorial traces Brazil's aerospace history with aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano, the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Since 1997, São José dos Campos has explored Brazilian folk traditions at the Museu do Folclore, located within the Parque da Cidade. Along with exhibitions, it runs a specialized library and a toy library.
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 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
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.
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.
Once you reach Angra dos Reis
São Bernardino de Sena Convent
The ruins of the São Bernardino de Sena Convent, named for the Franciscan saint, stand on Santo Antônio hill in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state.
Anil Beach
Anil Beach (Praia do Anil) is an urban beach in Angra dos Reis, lying in front of the town's railway line with modest homes on the hillsides.
More drives to Angra dos Reis
- Niterói to Angra dos Reis
- Jacareí to Angra dos Reis
- Mogi das Cruzes to Angra dos Reis
- Jundiaí to Angra dos Reis
- Sorocaba to Angra dos Reis
- Limeira to Angra dos Reis
From São Paulo to other places in Brazil
- São Paulo to Jundiaí
- São Paulo to Bragança Paulista
- São Paulo to Campinas
- São Paulo to Itu
- São Paulo to Mogi Guaçu
- São Paulo to São Carlos
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from São Paulo to Angra dos Reis?
About 5 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 245 miles.
How far is Angra dos Reis from São Paulo by car?
About 245 miles (395 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 Paulo to Angra dos Reis?
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 Paulo to Angra dos Reis use?
In order: SP-060, BR-116, RJ-155, BR-494 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from São Paulo to Angra dos Reis?
Closest to the road: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 69, 1 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 105, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 158, 0.2 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.