São Paulo to Rio das Ostras is about 365 road miles (588 km): roughly 7 h 51 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 | 365 mi (588 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-101 → RJ-162 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
The São Paulo–Rio das Ostras drive in a few lines
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-101 (99 mi) carry about 75% of the 365 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 7 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from São Paulo to Rio das Ostras, road by road
| 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 | 180–256 | 76 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 256–355 | 99 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-162 | 355–364 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 364–365 | 1 | 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 Rio das Ostras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 105), Itatiaia National Park (mile 158)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 158), Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park (mile 301)
- Museums and history: Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 58), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 105), Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro (mile 268), Museu Antônio Parreiras (mile 273)
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.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Set inside São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade, the Museum of Folklore (Museu do Folclore) has explored Brazilian popular culture since 1997 through exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library.
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.
Presbyterian Cathedral of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro's Presbyterian Cathedral is the historic congregation of the Presbyterian Church of Brazil and was the first Presbyterian church in the country.
Museu Antônio Parreiras
In Niterói's Ingá neighborhood, on Rua Tiradentes, the Museu Antônio Parreiras is devoted to preserving the memory and work of Brazilian painter Antônio Parreiras.
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park
Serra do Barbosão Municipal Nature Park is a protected area in Rio de Janeiro state, set aside by the municipality to safeguard a stretch of Atlantic Forest.
Once you reach Rio das Ostras
Iriry Lagoon
Also nicknamed Coca-Cola Lagoon, Iriry Lagoon in Rio das Ostras is ringed by a protected area with trails, kiosks, beaches, leisure spots and a lookout.
More drives to Rio das Ostras
- Teresópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Petrópolis to Rio das Ostras
- Barra Mansa to Rio das Ostras
- Angra dos Reis to Rio das Ostras
- Pindamonhangaba to Rio das Ostras
- Taubaté to Rio das Ostras
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 Rio das Ostras?
About 7 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 365 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Paulo to Rio das Ostras?
About 365 miles (588 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 Rio das Ostras?
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 Rio das Ostras?
In order: SP-060, BR-116, BR-101 and RJ-162. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São Paulo and Rio das Ostras?
Closest to the road: Teatro Padre Bento (theater, mile 10, 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.