Plan on about 10 h 14 min of driving for the 436-mile (702 km) trip from Sorocaba 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.”
| Total distance | 436 mi (702 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-075 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-393 |
| 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 |
What the drive from Sorocaba to Muriaé is like
SP-060 (175 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 58% of the 436 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.
Roads you'll take from Sorocaba to Muriaé
| 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, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 367–372 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 372–434 | 62 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 434–436 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 207 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 366 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Sorocaba and Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Desinfectório Central (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), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 398)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 216)
- Museums and history: Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (mile 39), Desinfectório Central (mile 60), Pátio do Colégio (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), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 398)
Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi
Named for Emanuel von Lauenstein Massarani, this contemporary art museum is housed in the Itapevi city council building, in the northeast part of the city.
Desinfectório Central
Built in 1893 by the São Paulo state government to fight epidemics through disinfection, the Desinfectório Central was listed as heritage in 1985 and now houses the Emílio Ribas Museum of Public Health.
Pátio do Colégio
Pátio do Colégio is the historic Jesuit church and school in São Paulo, Brazil; the name also refers to the square in front of the church.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library make up the Museum of Folklore, which has focused on Brazilian popular culture since 1997 from its home in São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade.
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.
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.
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 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 Muriaé?
About 10 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 436 miles.
What is the driving distance from Sorocaba to Muriaé?
About 436 miles (702 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 Sorocaba 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 Sorocaba to Muriaé use?
In order: SP-075, SP-280, SP-015, 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 Sorocaba to Muriaé?
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.