Taubaté to Ubá is about 285 road miles (458 km): roughly 7 h 15 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 285 mi (458 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → RJ-159 → RJ-143 → BR-494 → Ramal de Jacutinga → MG-353 → BR-040 → AMG-3085 → MG-133 → BR-265 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
Driving Taubaté to Ubá: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (95 mi) and MG-353 (50 mi) carry about 51% of the 285 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Taubaté and Ubá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 1–96 | 95 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-159 | 96–100 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 100–101 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-143 | 101–114 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-494 | 114–145 | 31 | Rio de Janeiro |
| Ramal de Jacutinga | 145–153 | 8 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 153–155 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| MG-353 | 155–198 | 43 | Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 198–199 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 199–217 | 18 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-3085 | 217–227 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-353 | 227–234 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-133 | 234–262 | 28 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 262–283 | 21 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 283–285 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 70 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 160 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Taubaté and Ubá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 26), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 30), Itatiaia National Park (mile 80), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 142)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 80)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 26), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 30), Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (mile 142), Fazenda São Paulo (mile 142)
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.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, who lived in Guaratinguetá and served as Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, is honored at the town's history museum.
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.
Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga
Listed as a tourist attraction, Santa Clara Farm (Fazenda Santa Clara) lies in the municipality of Santa Rita de Jacutinga in Minas Gerais.
Fazenda São Paulo
Fazenda São Paulo, in the Conservatória district of Valença, is an example of Rio de Janeiro state rural architecture tied to the 19th-century coffee boom. The state heritage institute INEPAC has protected the whole complex since 2008.
More drives to Ubá
- Rio de Janeiro to Ubá
- Niterói to Ubá
- Cabo Frio to Ubá
- Itaguaí to Ubá
- Guaratinguetá to Ubá
- Pouso Alegre to Ubá
From Taubaté to other places in Brazil
- Taubaté to Jacareí
- Taubaté to Bragança Paulista
- Taubaté to Paranapiacaba
- Taubaté to Cubatão
- Taubaté to Itu
- Taubaté to Limeira
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Taubaté to Ubá?
About 7 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 285 miles.
How far is Ubá from Taubaté by car?
About 285 miles (458 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 Taubaté to Ubá?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Taubaté to Ubá?
In order: SP-060, RJ-159, RJ-143, BR-494, Ramal de Jacutinga, MG-353, BR-040, AMG-3085, MG-133 and BR-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Taubaté to Ubá?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 26, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 80, 0.3 mi from the route); Santa Clara Farm, Santa Rita do Jacutinga (historic site, mile 142, 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.