Plan on about 10 h 40 min of driving for the 463-mile (745 km) trip from Tatuí 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 463 mi (745 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 10 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-127 → 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 18.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Tatuí to Muriaé drive plays out
SP-060 (176 mi) and BR-393 (78 mi) carry about 55% of the 463 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Tatuí to Muriaé, road by road
| 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 | 265–272 | 7 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 272–277 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 277–349 | 72 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 349–354 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-393 | 354–360 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 360–393 | 33 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 393–398 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-116 | 398–461 | 63 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 461–463 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 234 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 392 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Muriaé
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo (mile 87), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 190), Itatiaia National Park (mile 243), Santana Cathedral (mile 299), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 424)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 36), Itatiaia National Park (mile 243), Serra da Concórdia State Park (mile 312)
- Museums and history: Catavento Museum (mile 87), Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo (mile 87), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 141), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 190), Santana Cathedral (mile 299), St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (mile 424)
Parque Geológico do Varvito
In Itu, a closed quarry exposes layers of varvite, sediment laid down in glacial lakes about 280 million years ago. Parque Geológico do Varvito lets visitors walk past these banded rock walls, a protected geological monument.
Catavento Museum
Inside the Palácio das Indústrias in São Paulo, Catavento is an interactive science museum that opened in 2009.
Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo
Sixty-six graffiti panels on the pillars of the elevated Metro Line 1-Blue along Avenida Cruzeiro do Sul, between Santana and Portuguesa-Tietê stations, make up this open-air urban art museum.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano share space with the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts at this memorial to Brazil's aerospace history in São José dos Campos.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
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.
Santana Cathedral
Dedicated to St. Anne, this cathedral in Barra do Piraí is the seat of the Diocese of Barra do Piraí–Volta Redonda; Emperor Pedro II attended the laying of its cornerstone during a visit to the parish.
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.
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 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 Muriaé?
About 10 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 463 miles.
How far is Muriaé from Tatuí by car?
About 463 miles (745 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 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 Tatuí to Muriaé use?
In order: SP-127, 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 Tatuí to Muriaé?
Closest to the road: 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); St. Sebastian Cathedral, Leopoldina (cathedral, mile 424, 0.4 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.