By road, Sorocaba and Angra dos Reis are about 303 miles (488 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 22 min of driving.
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| Distance | 303 mi (488 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-075 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → RJ-155 → BR-494 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Sorocaba to Angra dos Reis is like
SP-060 (175 mi) and SP-280 (40 mi) carry about 71% of the 303 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Sorocaba to Angra dos Reis
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 2–11 | 9 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 11–12 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 12–52 | 40 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 52–53 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 53–63 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 63–238 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 238–245 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 245–246 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-155 | 246–260 | 14 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 260–294 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 294–295 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 295–299 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 299–303 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 207 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Sorocaba and Angra dos Reis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Museum of Barueri (mile 42), Sítio Morrinhos (mile 59), Memorial da Imigração Judaica (mile 60), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 68), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 163), Itatiaia National Park (mile 216)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 68), Itatiaia National Park (mile 216)
- Museums and history: Municipal Museum of Barueri (mile 42), Sítio Morrinhos (mile 59), Memorial da Imigração Judaica (mile 60), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 68), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 68), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 115), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 163)
Municipal Museum of Barueri
In the Jardim Belval neighborhood of Barueri, the Oswaldo Abat Municipal Museum occupies a heritage building and holds Indigenous objects excavated at the Aldeia de Barueri, photographs and sculptures on local history.
Sítio Morrinhos
Also known as Chácara de São Bento, Sítio Morrinhos is an architectural complex with an 18th-century main house and annexes from the 19th and 20th centuries, part of the Museum of the City of São Paulo's Historic Houses.
Memorial da Imigração Judaica
In São Paulo's Bom Retiro neighborhood, the Memorial da Imigração Judaica holds the state's oldest synagogue, Kehilat Israel, and tells the story of Jewish immigrants to Brazil through documents, photos and objects.
Municipal Theater of Mooca Arthur Azevedo
Designed by architect Roberto Tibau and opened in 1952, the Arthur Azevedo Theater in São Paulo's Mooca district was listed by the city in 1992 as a significant example of 1950s architecture.
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos
Also called Guarulhos Cathedral, this Catholic church was built in 1665 in the center of Guarulhos, São Paulo state.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Inside the DCTA aerospace complex in São José dos Campos, this memorial traces Brazil's aerospace history with aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano, the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts.
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.
Once you reach Angra dos Reis
São Bernardino de Sena Convent
The ruins of the São Bernardino de Sena Convent, named for the Franciscan saint, stand on Santo Antônio hill in Angra dos Reis, Rio de Janeiro state.
Anil Beach
Anil Beach (Praia do Anil) is an urban beach in Angra dos Reis, lying in front of the town's railway line with modest homes on the hillsides.
More drives to Angra dos Reis
- Niterói to Angra dos Reis
- Jacareí to Angra dos Reis
- Mogi das Cruzes to Angra dos Reis
- São Paulo to Angra dos Reis
- Jundiaí to Angra dos Reis
- Limeira to Angra dos Reis
From Sorocaba to other places in Brazil
- Sorocaba to Piracicaba
- Sorocaba to Bragança Paulista
- Sorocaba to Paranapiacaba
- Sorocaba to Mogi das Cruzes
- Sorocaba to Cubatão
- Sorocaba to São Vicente
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Sorocaba to Angra dos Reis?
About 6 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 303 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sorocaba to Angra dos Reis?
About 303 miles (488 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 Sorocaba to Angra dos Reis?
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 Sorocaba to Angra dos Reis use?
In order: SP-075, SP-280, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116, RJ-155, BR-494 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sorocaba to Angra dos Reis?
Closest to the road: Municipal Museum of Barueri (museum, mile 42, 0.5 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 163, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 216, 0.3 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.