Tatuí to Itaguaí is about 326 road miles (524 km): roughly 6 h 37 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 | 326 mi (524 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-127 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-493 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Tatuí to Itaguaí
SP-060 (176 mi) and SP-280 (72 mi) carry about 76% of the 326 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Tatuí to Itaguaí: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-127 | 2–6 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 6–7 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 7–79 | 72 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 79–80 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 80–89 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 89–265 | 176 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 265–311 | 46 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 311–313 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 313–319 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 319–326 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 234 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tatuí and Itaguaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Latin America Memorial (mile 85), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 190), Itatiaia National Park (mile 243)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 36), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 95), Itatiaia National Park (mile 243)
- Museums and history: Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 78), Latin America Memorial (mile 85), Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (mile 86), Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 88), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 95), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 166), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 190)
Parque Geológico do Varvito
Glacial lakes about 280 million years ago left behind the layered varvite now visible at this closed quarry in Itu. The site is a protected geological monument, and visitors can walk right past its walls.
Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo
Run as a department of the University of São Paulo, this museum of archaeology and ethnology focuses on research, teaching, and sharing cultural and scientific knowledge with the public.
Latin America Memorial
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and opened on March 18, 1989, the Latin America Memorial in São Paulo is a cultural, political and leisure complex dedicated to Latin American integration.
Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
This Catholic basilica in São Paulo is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and was inaugurated in 1934, giving visitors a church stop in the city.
Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo
Set in the Immigrant Inn building, opened in 1887 in São Paulo's Mooca neighborhood, the Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo tells the story of immigration.
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.
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.
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
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
More drives to Itaguaí
- São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Jacareí to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
From Tatuí to other places in Brazil
- Tatuí to Paranapiacaba
- Tatuí to Itanhaém
- Tatuí to Itumbiara
- Tatuí to Guaratinguetá
- Tatuí to Penedo
- Tatuí to Barra do Piraí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tatuí to Itaguaí?
About 6 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 326 miles.
What is the driving distance from Tatuí to Itaguaí?
About 326 miles (524 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 Tatuí to Itaguaí 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 Tatuí to Itaguaí use?
In order: SP-127, SP-280, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-493. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Tatuí to Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Latin America Memorial (museum, mile 85, 0.8 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 190, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 243, 0.2 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.