The Wayro route from Vitória to Pindamonhangaba is 496 miles (799 km), about 11 h 31 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 | 496 mi (799 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | 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 19.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Vitória–Pindamonhangaba drive in a few lines
BR-116 (161 mi) and RJ-180 (152 mi) carry about 63% of the 496 miles. It runs through 3 states: Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Vitória to Pindamonhangaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–10 | 10 | Espírito Santo |
| BR-101 | 10–145 | 135 | Espírito Santo, Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 145–146 | 1 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 146–151 | 5 | Rio de Janeiro |
| CA-M-197 | 151–154 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-238 | 154–158 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
| RJ-180 | 158–310 | 152 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 310–319 | 9 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-040 | 319–329 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 329–331 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 331–492 | 161 | Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo |
| local roads | 492–496 | 4 | São Paulo |
- Mile 109 of this route: Espírito Santo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
- Mile 435 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Vitória and Pindamonhangaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 339), Itatiaia National Park (mile 425), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 478)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 24), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 71), Itatiaia National Park (mile 425)
- Museums and history: Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá (mile 314), Naval Museum (mile 316), Cemitério dos Pretos Novos (Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) (mile 319), Museu Casa de Benjamin Constant (mile 319), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 339), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (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.
Frade e a Freira Natural Monument
Created by state decree in 2007, the Frade e a Freira Natural Monument is a state-run protected area in Espírito Santo spanning parts of Itapemirim, Cachoeiro de Itapemirim and Vargem Alta.
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá
Forte de São Domingos de Gragoatá is a fort in the city of Niterói, in the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Naval Museum
Dedicated to preserving Brazil's naval history, the Naval Museum (Museu Naval) is in the center of Rio de Janeiro.
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.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Opened in 1956, the Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida sits within the basilica complex in Aparecida. Its collection brings together regional objects, among them archaeological finds and religious items.
Arriving in Pindamonhangaba
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Dom Pedro I e Dona Leopoldina
Founded in 1957, the Museu Histórico Pedagógico Dom Pedro I e Dona Leopoldina is a history museum in the town of Pindamonhangaba.
Palacete Tiradentes
Palacete Tiradentes is a building located in the city of Pindamonhangaba, in São Paulo state, Brazil.
More drives to Pindamonhangaba
- São José dos Campos to Pindamonhangaba
- Jacareí to Pindamonhangaba
- Mogi das Cruzes to Pindamonhangaba
- São Paulo to Pindamonhangaba
- Bragança Paulista to Pindamonhangaba
- Jundiaí to Pindamonhangaba
From Vitória to other places in Brazil
- Vitória to Governador Valadares
- Vitória to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Vitória to Sete Lagoas
- Vitória to Itaguaí
- Vitória to Divinópolis
- Vitória to Barra Mansa
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Vitória to Pindamonhangaba?
About 11 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 496 miles.
What is the driving distance from Vitória to Pindamonhangaba?
About 496 miles (799 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 Vitória to Pindamonhangaba?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Vitória to Pindamonhangaba?
In order: 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 Vitória and Pindamonhangaba?
Closest to the road: Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (cathedral, mile 339, 0.9 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 425, 0.3 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, 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.