The Wayro route from Teresópolis to Itapetininga is 399 miles (642 km), about 8 h 13 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 399 mi (642 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-493 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-075 → SPI 091/270 → SP-270 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Teresópolis to Itapetininga
BR-116 (223 mi) and SP-270 (46 mi) carry about 67% of the 399 miles. It runs through 2 states: Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Teresópolis to Itapetininga: the road sequence
| 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 | 69–258 | 189 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 258–291 | 33 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 291–301 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 301–306 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 306–342 | 36 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 342–344 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 344–347 | 3 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 347–348 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 348–352 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 352–398 | 46 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 398–399 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 148 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Teresópolis and Itapetininga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Itatiaia National Park (mile 138), Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (mile 294), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 304), Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 354)
- Nature and outdoors: Serra dos Órgãos National Park (mile 9), Itatiaia National Park (mile 138)
- Museums and history: Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 216), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 240), Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (mile 294), Jewish Museum of São Paulo (mile 295), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 304)
- With kids: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 354)
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
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Plays featuring characters from Monteiro Lobato's stories, exhibitions, a historic main house and green areas make up the Museu Monteiro Lobato in Taubaté, a tribute to the children's author.
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.
Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport
Founded in 1985 on the initiative of former transit worker Gaetano Ferolla, the Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (Museu dos Transportes Públicos) has carried his name since 1991.
Jewish Museum of São Paulo
São Paulo's Jewish Museum presents exhibits on Jewish life in Brazil, with a collection of more than 2,000 items brought by immigrants.
Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum
Also called the Osasco Museum, the Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum occupies a 19th-century mansion built by Antônio Agú for banker Giovanni Brícola in Osasco, Greater São Paulo.
Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros
Sorocaba's municipal zoo, Quinzinho de Barros, covers about 37 acres in São Paulo state and belongs to the Society of Brazilian Zoos.
Mosteiro São Bento
The Mosteiro de São Bento in Sorocaba is a Benedictine monastery in the city of Sorocaba, in the interior of São Paulo state.
More drives to Itapetininga
- Itu to Itapetininga
- Campinas to Itapetininga
- Jundiaí to Itapetininga
- Limeira to Itapetininga
- São Paulo to Itapetininga
- Bragança Paulista to Itapetininga
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 Itapetininga?
About 8 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 399 miles.
What is the driving distance from Teresópolis to Itapetininga?
About 399 miles (642 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 Itapetininga 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 Itapetininga use?
In order: BR-116, BR-493, SP-060, SP-015, SP-280, SP-075, SPI 091/270 and SP-270. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Teresópolis and Itapetininga?
Closest to the road: Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 138, 0.4 mi from the route); Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (transport museum, mile 294, 0.4 mi from the route); Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (museum, mile 304, 0.8 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.