The Wayro route from Teresópolis to Bragança Paulista is 309 miles (497 km), about 6 h 28 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 309 mi (497 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 28 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-493 → SP-065 → SP-010 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Teresópolis to Bragança Paulista
BR-116 (217 mi) and SP-065 (43 mi) carry about 84% of the 309 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 Bragança Paulista
| 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 | 252–295 | 43 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 295–296 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 296–304 | 8 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 304–309 | 5 | São Paulo |
- Mile 148 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Teresópolis to Bragança Paulista
- 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), Taquara Municipal Nature Park (mile 35), Itatiaia National Park (mile 138), Parque Estadual de Itaberaba (mile 281), Itapetinga State Park (mile 285), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 292)
- Museums and history: Valongo Wharf (mile 38), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 191), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 240), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 292)
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.
Taquara Municipal Nature Park
Taquara Municipal Nature Park is a municipal nature park in Rio de Janeiro state that protects an area of Atlantic Forest.
Valongo Wharf
Built in 1811 in Rio's old port, the Valongo Wharf was where up to 900,000 enslaved Africans landed. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2017, its excavated stone paving is left open to view.
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
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.
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.
Parque Estadual de Itaberaba
Created in 2010, Itaberaba State Park (Parque Estadual Itaberaba) protects land in São Paulo state spread across Arujá, Guarulhos, Mairiporã, Nazaré Paulista and Santa Isabel.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
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.
More drives to Bragança Paulista
- Limeira to Bragança Paulista
- São Carlos to Bragança Paulista
- Araraquara to Bragança Paulista
- Ribeirão Preto to Bragança Paulista
- Bauru to Bragança Paulista
- Franca to Bragança Paulista
From Teresópolis to other places in Brazil
- Teresópolis to Itaguaí
- Teresópolis to Guaratinguetá
- Teresópolis to Paranapiacaba
- Teresópolis to Cubatão
- Teresópolis to Itu
- Teresópolis to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Teresópolis to Bragança Paulista?
About 6 h 28 min of driving without stops, over 309 miles.
How far is Bragança Paulista from Teresópolis by car?
About 309 miles (497 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 Bragança Paulista 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 Bragança Paulista use?
In order: BR-116, BR-493, SP-065 and SP-010. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teresópolis and Bragança Paulista?
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); Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (aviation museum, mile 240, 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.