Uberaba to Petrópolis is about 559 road miles (899 km): roughly 11 h 11 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance by road | 559 mi (899 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 11 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-050 → SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-493 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 22.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Uberaba to Petrópolis
SP-330 (214 mi) and SP-060 (137 mi) carry about 63% of the 559 miles. It runs through 3 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Uberaba and Petrópolis
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-050 | 3–20 | 17 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 20–234 | 214 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 234–235 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 235–322 | 87 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 322–459 | 137 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 459–507 | 48 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 507–509 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 509–537 | 28 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 537–538 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 538–554 | 16 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 554–559 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 19 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
- Mile 428 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Uberaba to Petrópolis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Cravinhos (mile 118), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 388), Itatiaia National Park (mile 437)
- Nature and outdoors: Porto Ferreira State Park (mile 159), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 283), Itatiaia National Park (mile 437), Taquara Municipal Nature Park (mile 546)
- Museums and history: Museu de Cravinhos (mile 118), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 283), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 360), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 388), Valongo Wharf (mile 538)
Museu de Cravinhos
The Museu de Cravinhos is a natural history museum in Cravinhos, in the Ribeirão Preto region of São Paulo state. It opened on October 7, 2004.
Porto Ferreira State Park
Porto Ferreira State Park covers about 611 hectares in São Paulo state, where vegetation shifts from cerrado savanna to forest with jequitibá trees, and is set aside for recreation and environmental education.
Centro de Convivência
The Centro de Convivência Cultural "Carlos Gomes" is an architectural complex in the Cambuí neighborhood of Campinas. Designed by architect Fábio Penteado, it opened on September 9, 1976.
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 Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Guaratinguetá's history museum honors Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, who lived in the town. São Paulo state created it in 1956 along with museums for other presidents born in the state.
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.
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.
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.
Arriving in Petrópolis
Petrópolis Municipal Nature Park
Petrópolis Municipal Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Casa Stefan Zweig
Founded in 2006, Casa Stefan Zweig is a writer's house museum in Petrópolis, set in the home where Stefan Zweig lived with his wife.
Cathedral of Petrópolis
Dedicated to the city's patron, Saint Peter of Alcantara, the Cathedral of Petrópolis is the final resting place of Dom Pedro II, Brazil's last emperor, and his family.
More drives to Petrópolis
- São José dos Campos to Petrópolis
- Mogi das Cruzes to Petrópolis
- São Paulo to Petrópolis
- Jundiaí to Petrópolis
- Santos to Petrópolis
- São Vicente to Petrópolis
From Uberaba to other places in Brazil
- Uberaba to Paranapiacaba
- Uberaba to Cubatão
- Uberaba to Itanhaém
- Uberaba to São Vicente
- Uberaba to Jacareí
- Uberaba to Taubaté
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Uberaba to Petrópolis?
About 11 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 559 miles.
How far is Petrópolis from Uberaba by car?
About 559 miles (899 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 Uberaba to Petrópolis 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 Uberaba to Petrópolis use?
In order: BR-050, SP-330, SP-065, SP-060, BR-116, BR-493 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Uberaba and Petrópolis?
Closest to the road: Museu de Cravinhos (museum, mile 118, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 388, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 437, 0.2 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.