São Vicente to Barra do Piraí is about 258 road miles (415 km): roughly 5 h 16 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 258 mi (415 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-021 → SP-070 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving São Vicente to Barra do Piraí: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (103 mi) and SP-070 (56 mi) carry about 62% of the 258 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from São Vicente to Barra do Piraí
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 1–25 | 24 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 25–27 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 27–59 | 32 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 59–60 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 60–116 | 56 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 116–119 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 119–222 | 103 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 222–229 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 229–230 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 230–234 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 234–256 | 22 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 256–258 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 191 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from São Vicente to Barra do Piraí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 147), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 147), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 151), Itatiaia National Park (mile 201)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Mar State Park (mile 15), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 32), Itatiaia National Park (mile 201)
- Museums and history: Museu Barão de Mauá (mile 40), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 124), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 147), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 147), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 151)
Serra do Mar State Park
Covering 778,381 acres of the Serra do Mar mountain range in São Paulo state, this state park protects a vast expanse of continuous Atlantic Forest.
Parque Natural Estoril
In São Bernardo do Campo, Parque Natural Estoril is a conservation area protecting Atlantic Forest, part of the Billings Reservoir and local wildlife across roughly 373,000 square meters.
Museu Barão de Mauá
Mauá's history museum keeps photographs, objects and documents on the city's past and serves as its main center for historical research.
Museu Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Within the Aparecida basilica complex, the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida) gathers objects from the region, including archaeological pieces and sacred items. It opened in 1956.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
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.
Arriving in Barra do Piraí
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.
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade
Fazenda São João da Prosperidade is a historic rural estate in Barra do Piraí, Rio de Janeiro state, founded in the 19th century by Antônio Gonçalves de Morais.
More drives to Barra do Piraí
- Pindamonhangaba to Barra do Piraí
- Taubaté to Barra do Piraí
- São José dos Campos to Barra do Piraí
- Jacareí to Barra do Piraí
- São Paulo to Barra do Piraí
- Bragança Paulista to Barra do Piraí
From São Vicente to other places in Brazil
- São Vicente to Paranapiacaba
- São Vicente to Bragança Paulista
- São Vicente to Itu
- São Vicente to Limeira
- São Vicente to Mogi Guaçu
- São Vicente to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from São Vicente to Barra do Piraí?
About 5 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 258 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Vicente to Barra do Piraí?
About 258 miles (415 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 Vicente to Barra do Piraí 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 Vicente to Barra do Piraí use?
In order: SP-160, SP-021, SP-070, 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 Vicente and Barra do Piraí?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 147, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 147, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 201, 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.