The Wayro route from Teresópolis to Ourinhos is 524 miles (843 km), about 10 h 18 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 | 524 mi (843 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-116 → BR-493 → SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-225 → SP-327 → SPA-026/327 |
| States on the route | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Teresópolis to Ourinhos is like
BR-116 (223 mi) and SP-280 (184 mi) carry about 78% of the 524 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.
Roads you'll take from Teresópolis to Ourinhos
| 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 | 306–490 | 184 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 490–502 | 12 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 502–518 | 16 | São Paulo |
| SPA-026/327 | 518–523 | 5 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 523–524 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 148 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Ourinhos
- 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)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 191), Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 287), Centro de Memória do Circo (mile 295), Jewish Museum of São Paulo (mile 295), Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 303), Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP (mile 303)
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
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 Municipal de Guarulhos
Opened in October 1960, the Guarulhos Municipal History Museum shares its building with the city's public library, the Biblioteca Pública Municipal Paulo do Carmo Dias.
Municipal Theater of Mooca Arthur Azevedo
Designed by architect Roberto Tibau and opened in 1952, the Arthur Azevedo Theater in São Paulo's Mooca district was listed by the city in 1992 as a significant example of 1950s architecture.
Centro de Memória do Circo
Also called the Clown Museum, the Centro de Memória do Circo inside the Galeria Olido cultural center keeps records of Brazil's circus traditions, including collections from the touring Circo Garcia and Circo Nerino.
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.
Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo
Run as a department of the University of São Paulo, this museum of archaeology and ethnology focuses on research, teaching, and sharing cultural and scientific knowledge with the public.
Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP
On the University of São Paulo's Butantã campus, the Geosciences Museum is open to the public with collections covering geology, mineralogy and paleontology.
More drives to Ourinhos
- Franca to Ourinhos
- Bragança Paulista to Ourinhos
- Mogi das Cruzes to Ourinhos
- Cubatão to Ourinhos
- São Vicente to Ourinhos
- Praia Grande to Ourinhos
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 does it take to drive from Teresópolis to Ourinhos?
About 10 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 524 miles.
How far is Ourinhos from Teresópolis by car?
About 524 miles (843 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 Teresópolis to Ourinhos?
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 Ourinhos use?
In order: BR-116, BR-493, SP-060, SP-015, SP-280, SP-225, SP-327 and SPA-026/327. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Teresópolis to Ourinhos?
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); Centro de Memória do Circo (museum, mile 295, 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.