The Wayro route from Teresópolis to Barretos is 540 miles (869 km), about 10 h 51 min of driving without 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 540 mi (869 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 10 h 51 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-493 → SP-065 → SP-330 → SP-310 → SP-326 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Teresópolis to Barretos: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (217 mi) and SP-065 (88 mi) carry about 56% of the 540 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Teresópolis and Barretos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 4–38 | 34 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 38–68 | 30 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 68–69 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 69–252 | 183 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 252–340 | 88 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 340–341 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 341–371 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 371–372 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 372–459 | 87 | São Paulo |
| SP-326 | 459–538 | 79 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 538–540 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 148 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Barretos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 138), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 191)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra dos Órgãos National Park (mile 9), Itatiaia National Park (mile 138), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 292)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 191), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 292), Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp (mile 334), Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 385), St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos (mile 421), Museu da Energia (mile 424), André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo (mile 511)
Serra dos Órgãos National Park
Serra dos Órgãos National Park protects the Serra dos Órgãos range between Petrópolis and Teresópolis, where a roughly 28 km traverse climbs past the Castelos do Açu to Pedra do Sino at 2,263 meters.
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.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Topping the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters, Pedra Grande is Atibaia's highest point, a protected state natural monument where hang gliders and paragliders launch and a trail leads to views over nearby towns.
Museu Exploratório de Ciências da Unicamp
Run by the State University of Campinas (Unicamp), the Museu Exploratório de Ciências aims to reveal the relationship between humans and nature; its headquarters design came from an international competition held in 2009.
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
The Heinz Ebert Museum of Minerals and Rocks is located on the Unesp campus in Rio Claro, in São Paulo state, inside the Department of Petrology and Metallogeny building.
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral is a Catholic church on Dom José Marcondes Homem de Melo Square in the city of São Carlos, São Paulo state.
Museu da Energia
Inside the Monjolinho hydroelectric plant in São Carlos, the Museu da Energia tells the story of the power sector, from early equipment to CPFL's 90 years of work in interior São Paulo.
André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo
Known locally as the Museu do Automóvel, Bebedouro's private museum grew from Eduardo André Matarazzo's collection of vintage vehicles and also shows retired airliners outdoors, including a DC-3 and a Vickers Viscount.
When you get to Barretos
Museu Ruy Menezes
In Barretos, São Paulo, the Ruy Menezes Historical, Artistic and Folkloric Museum safeguards the city's memory through documents and objects from local history.
More drives to Barretos
- Araraquara to Barretos
- São Carlos to Barretos
- Limeira to Barretos
- Piracicaba to Barretos
- Poços de Caldas to Barretos
- Campinas to Barretos
From Teresópolis to other places in Brazil
- Teresópolis to Itaguaí
- Teresópolis to Guaratinguetá
- Teresópolis to Bragança Paulista
- Teresópolis to Paranapiacaba
- Teresópolis to Cubatão
- Teresópolis to Itu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Teresópolis to Barretos?
About 10 h 51 min of driving without stops, over 540 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teresópolis to Barretos?
About 540 miles (869 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 Teresópolis to Barretos 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 Teresópolis to Barretos use?
In order: BR-116, BR-493, SP-065, SP-330, SP-310 and SP-326. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teresópolis to Barretos?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 138, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 191, 0.4 mi from the route); St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos (cathedral, mile 421, 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.