The Wayro route from Vila Velha to Taubaté is 503 miles (810 km), about 11 h 36 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 | 503 mi (810 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | ES-060 → BR-101 → CA-M-197 → RJ-238 → RJ-180 → BR-040 → BR-116 |
| States on the route | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Vila Velha to Taubaté: the shape of the trip
BR-116 (170 mi) and RJ-180 (153 mi) carry about 64% of the 503 miles. It runs through 3 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Vila Velha to Taubaté: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | Espírito Santo |
| ES-060 | 4–29 | 25 | Espírito Santo |
| connecting roads | 29–30 | 1 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 30–145 | 115 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 145–146 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 146–152 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 152–155 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 155–158 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 158–311 | 153 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 311–320 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 320–329 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 329–331 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 331–501 | 170 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| local roads | 501–503 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 109 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 436 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Taubaté
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 20), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 339), Itatiaia National Park (mile 426), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 478)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 20), Itabira Natural Monument (mile 76), Itatiaia National Park (mile 426)
- Museums and history: Itabira Natural Monument (mile 76), Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói (mile 313), Cemitério dos Pretos Novos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) (mile 319), Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant (mile 320), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 339), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 478)
Paulo César Vinha State Park
Along the Atlantic shore in Guarapari, Paulo César Vinha State Park protects dunes, lagoons and marshes. Its trails lead to the beach and to Lagoa de Caraís.
Itabira Natural Monument
Itabira Natural Monument is a protected area in the state of Espírito Santo, Brazil, listed in the natural monument category.
Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, Niterói
Built in a late colonial style, the Metropolitan Cathedral of St. John the Baptist (Niterói Cathedral) is the Catholic cathedral of Niterói, in Rio de Janeiro state.
Convento do Carmo
Convento do Carmo in Rio de Janeiro stands near Praça XV in the city center; the present convent is on Rua Morais e Vale.
Cemitério dos Pretos Novos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil)
An archaeological site and cultural center in Rio's Gamboa neighborhood, the Cemitério dos Pretos Novos stands over a cemetery for enslaved Africans used between 1769 and 1830, in an 18th-century house.
Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant
Run by the Brazilian Institute of Museums, the Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant opened in 1982 in the Santa Teresa house where the teacher, engineer and soldier lived.
Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga
Also known as Nova Iguaçu Cathedral, the Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga stands on Avenida Marechal Floriano Peixoto and is the mother church of the Diocese of Nova Iguaçu.
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.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Arriving in Taubaté
Basilica of the Good Lord Jesus, Tremembé
Locally called the Basilica of Tremembé, this Catholic church in Tremembé, São Paulo, keeps a wooden carved image of the Good Lord Jesus, a significant religious artifact for the Church.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Taubaté's tribute to children's author Monteiro Lobato dates to 1958. The museum occupies the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, with a historic main house and exhibitions.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, a museum honors the comedian and filmmaker with photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
More drives to Taubaté
- São Paulo to Taubaté
- Jundiaí to Taubaté
- Campinas to Taubaté
- Ribeirão Preto to Taubaté
- Bauru to Taubaté
- Franca to Taubaté
From Vila Velha to other places in Brazil
- Vila Velha to Governador Valadares
- Vila Velha to Ipatinga
- Vila Velha to Itabira
- Vila Velha to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Vila Velha to Itaguaí
- Vila Velha to Divinópolis
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Vila Velha to Taubaté?
About 11 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 503 miles.
How far is Taubaté from Vila Velha by car?
About 503 miles (810 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 Vila Velha to Taubaté drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Vila Velha to Taubaté?
In order: ES-060, BR-101, CA-M-197, RJ-238, RJ-180, BR-040 and BR-116. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Vila Velha and Taubaté?
Closest to the road: Paulo César Vinha State Park (state park, mile 20, 0.6 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 426, 0.4 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 478, 0.4 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.