Plan on about 9 h 7 min of driving for the 378-mile (609 km) trip from São Paulo to Muriaé, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 378 mi (609 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 7 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 15.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The São Paulo–Muriaé drive in a few lines
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-393 (76 mi) carry about 66% of the 378 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from São Paulo to Muriaé
| 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 | 309–313 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 313–377 | 64 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 377–378 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 149 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 308 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between São Paulo and Muriaé
- 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), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 227), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 340), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 340)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 158), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 227)
- Museums and history: Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso (mile 11), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 69), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 105), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 227), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 340), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 340)
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.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Founded in 1963 and moved to Caçapava a year later, the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas reopened after renovation in 2023, showing vintage vehicles and engines including a rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick.
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
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
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.
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 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 is the drive from São Paulo to Muriaé?
About 9 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 378 miles.
How far is Muriaé from São Paulo by car?
About 378 miles (609 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 Muriaé?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from São Paulo to Muriaé?
In order: SP-060, BR-116 and BR-393. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São Paulo and Muriaé?
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); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 340, 0.4 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.