São Paulo to Itaperuna is about 393 road miles (632 km): roughly 9 h 32 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 393 mi (632 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 9 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 → CMG-393 → RJ-186 → RJ-198 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from São Paulo to Itaperuna
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-393 (76 mi) carry about 64% of the 393 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.
Road-by-road breakdown: São Paulo to Itaperuna
| 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 | 180–186 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 186–188 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 188–193 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 193–263 | 70 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 263–269 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 269–270 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 270–276 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 276–309 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 309–311 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 311–339 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 339–383 | 44 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 383–391 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 391–393 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 149 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 308 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 344 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 105), Itatiaia National Park (mile 158), Santana Cathedral (mile 214), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 227), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 242)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 158), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 227)
- Museums and history: Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 9), Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso (mile 11), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 105), Santana Cathedral (mile 214), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 227), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 242)
Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos
Opened in October 1960, the Guarulhos Municipal History Museum shares its building with the city's public library, the Biblioteca Pública Municipal Paulo do Carmo Dias.
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.
Municipal Market of São José dos Campos
Completed in 1923 on the site of an 1896 market, the heritage-listed Municipal Market of São José dos Campos sells cheeses, spices, medicinal herbs, preserves, fish and meat, and is known for pastel with sugarcane juice.
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.
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.
More drives to Itaperuna
- Rio de Janeiro to Itaperuna
- Niterói to Itaperuna
- Barra Mansa to Itaperuna
- Itaguaí to Itaperuna
- Pindamonhangaba to Itaperuna
- São José dos Campos to Itaperuna
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 Itaperuna?
About 9 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 393 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Paulo to Itaperuna?
About 393 miles (632 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 Paulo to Itaperuna 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 Paulo to Itaperuna use?
In order: SP-060, BR-116, BR-393, CMG-393, RJ-186 and RJ-198. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São Paulo and Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: 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); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 242, 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.