The Wayro route from Varginha to Jaú is 247 miles (398 km), about 5 h 53 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 247 mi (398 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-491 → MG-453 → BR-267 → BR-146 → MG-877 → SP-342 → SP-344 → SP-225 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 2 |
The Varginha–Jaú drive in a few lines
SP-225 (108 mi) and BR-267 (37 mi) carry about 59% of the 247 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. None of the 2 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Roads you'll take from Varginha to Jaú
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 2–26 | 24 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-453 | 26–42 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 42–45 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-267 | 45–82 | 37 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-146 | 82–89 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-877 | 89–105 | 16 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-342 | 105–122 | 17 | São Paulo |
| SP-344 | 122–134 | 12 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 134–242 | 108 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 242–247 | 5 | São Paulo |
- Mile 104 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Varginha to Jaú
Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
Built in 1937 on the site of the original parish church, the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health (Basílica de Nossa Senhora da Saúde) is a Catholic church in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais.
Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista
The Cathedral of São João Batista is the seat and main church of the Diocese of São João da Boa Vista.
In Jaú itself
Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Jaú's Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is the seat of the Diocese of Jaú and the church of a parish created on August 15, 1853.
More drives to Jaú
- Bragança Paulista to Jaú
- São Vicente to Jaú
- Santos to Jaú
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jaú
- Taubaté to Jaú
- Guarujá to Jaú
From Varginha to other places in Brazil
- Varginha to Ubá
- Varginha to Paranapiacaba
- Varginha to Cubatão
- Varginha to Trindade
- Varginha to Itanhaém
- Varginha to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Varginha to Jaú?
About 5 h 53 min of driving without stops, over 247 miles.
How far is Jaú from Varginha by car?
About 247 miles (398 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 Varginha to Jaú drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Varginha to Jaú?
In order: BR-491, MG-453, BR-267, BR-146, MG-877, SP-342, SP-344 and SP-225. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Varginha to Jaú?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health (basilica, mile 96, 2 mi from the route); Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (cathedral, mile 120, 1 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.