Plan on about 10 h 16 min of driving for the 435-mile (700 km) trip from São Vicente to Itaperuna, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 435 mi (700 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-021 → SP-070 → 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 17.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the São Vicente to Itaperuna drive plays out
SP-060 (103 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 42% of the 435 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.
Which roads connect São Vicente and Itaperuna
| 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 | 234–306 | 72 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 306–311 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 311–312 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 312–318 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 318–351 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 351–353 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| CMG-393 | 353–380 | 27 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 380–381 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 381–425 | 44 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 425–434 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 434–435 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 191 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 352 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 386 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): Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 147), Itatiaia National Park (mile 201), Santana Cathedral (mile 257), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 270), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 285)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Mar State Park (mile 15), Itatiaia National Park (mile 201), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 270)
- Museums and history: Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 86), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 124), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 147), Santana Cathedral (mile 257), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 270), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 285)
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.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Ceramic vessels and stone tools are among the archaeological finds at the Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba in Jacareí, which also displays sacred art, folk art and paintings.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, a museum honors the comedian and filmmaker with photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
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.
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 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 Itaperuna?
About 10 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 435 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Vicente to Itaperuna?
About 435 miles (700 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 Vicente to Itaperuna?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from São Vicente to Itaperuna?
In order: SP-160, SP-021, SP-070, 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 Vicente and Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: 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); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 285, 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.