Plan on about 9 h 51 min of driving for the 420-mile (676 km) trip from São Vicente 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 420 mi (676 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 51 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, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the São Vicente to Muriaé drive plays out
SP-060 (103 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 43% of the 420 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.
São Vicente to Muriaé: the road sequence
| 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 | 318–350 | 32 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 350–355 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 355–418 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 418–420 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 191 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 350 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between São Vicente and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 147), Itatiaia National Park (mile 201), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 270), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 285), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 382), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 382)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra do Mar State Park (mile 15), Itatiaia National Park (mile 201)
- Museums and history: Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 86), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 124), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 147), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 270), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 285), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 382), Museu Espaço dos Anjos (mile 382)
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
Housed in an 1857 mansion in Jacareí, the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba) shows sacred and folk art, paintings, and archaeological finds such as ceramic vessels and stone tools.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of comedian and filmmaker Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, this museum displays more than 20,000 items, including photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
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
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
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.
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 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 does it take to drive from São Vicente to Muriaé?
About 9 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 420 miles.
How far is Muriaé from São Vicente by car?
About 420 miles (676 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 Muriaé 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 Muriaé 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.
Where can you stop on the way from São Vicente to Muriaé?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, 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.