Plan on about 11 h 36 min of driving for the 503-mile (809 km) trip from Vitória to Taubaté, before any 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 503 mi (809 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 11 h 36 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 20.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Vitória to Taubaté
BR-116 (170 mi) and RJ-180 (152 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.
The route from Vitória to Taubaté, road by road
| 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 | 331–501 | 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 435 of this route: Rio de Janeiro → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Vitória and Taubaté
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (mile 320), Catedral de Santo Antônio de Jacutinga (mile 339), Itatiaia National Park (mile 425), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 478)
- Nature and outdoors: Paulo César Vinha State Park (mile 24), Frade e a Freira Natural Monument (mile 71), Tijuca National Park (mile 321), Itatiaia National Park (mile 425)
- Museums and history: Centro Cultural do Movimento Escoteiro (mile 316), Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (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.
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.
Theatro Municipal
Built in the early 20th century, the Theatro Municipal is an opera house in Rio de Janeiro's Centro district, regarded as one of Brazil's notable theaters.
Centro Cultural do Movimento Escoteiro
Founded in 1985 in Rio de Janeiro, the Centro Cultural do Movimento Escoteiro (CCME) preserves and shares the memory and culture of scouting in Brazil and holds the country's largest scouting collection.
Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins
A public federal institution in Rio's São Cristóvão district, the Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins studies and shares the history of science and technology in Brazil.
Tijuca National Park
Covering mountains inside the city of Rio de Janeiro, Tijuca National Park is an urban national park within the Atlantic Forest Biosphere Reserve, managed by the Chico Mendes Institute for Biodiversity Conservation.
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
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
When you get to 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 comedian and filmmaker Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, this museum displays more than 20,000 items, including 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 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 is the drive from Vitória to Taubaté?
About 11 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 503 miles.
How far is Taubaté from Vitória by car?
About 503 miles (809 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 Taubaté?
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 Vitória to Taubaté use?
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 Taubaté?
Closest to the road: Museu de Astronomia e Ciências Afins (museum, mile 320, 0.6 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 425, 0.3 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.