Plan on about 10 h 39 min of driving for the 450-mile (725 km) trip from Sorocaba 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 450 mi (725 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-075 → SP-280 → SP-015 → 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 18.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Sorocaba to Itaperuna
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 56% of the 450 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.
Which roads connect Sorocaba and Itaperuna
| 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 |
| local roads | 246–250 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 250–322 | 72 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 322–327 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 327–328 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 328–334 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 334–367 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 367–368 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CMG-393 | 368–396 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 396–397 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| RJ-186 | 397–441 | 44 | Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-198 | 441–450 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 207 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 368 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 402 of this route: Minas Gerais → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Sorocaba and Itaperuna
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 50), Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus (mile 60), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 163), Itatiaia National Park (mile 216), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 286), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 300)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 216), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 285)
- Museums and history: Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 50), Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus (mile 60), Museu da História da Medicina da Associação Paulista de Medicina (mile 60), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 116), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 163), Museu Casa da Hera (mile 286), Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (mile 300)
Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum
Also called the Osasco Museum, the Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum occupies a 19th-century mansion built by Antônio Agú for banker Giovanni Brícola in Osasco, Greater São Paulo.
Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus
This Catholic church in São Paulo's Campos Elísios neighborhood, the Santuário do Sagrado Coração de Jesus, follows a Roman basilica layout with three naves.
Museu da História da Medicina da Associação Paulista de Medicina
In São Paulo, the Museu da História da Medicina, named for Jorge Michalany, keeps documents and materials used in medicine in Brazil and around the world.
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
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
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.
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 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 does it take to drive from Sorocaba to Itaperuna?
About 10 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 450 miles.
How far is Itaperuna from Sorocaba by car?
About 450 miles (725 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 Itaperuna?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Sorocaba to Itaperuna?
In order: SP-075, SP-280, SP-015, 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 Sorocaba and Itaperuna?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 163, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 216, 0.3 mi from the route); Fazenda São Luiz da Boa Sorte (historic estate, mile 300, 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.