Plan on about 9 h 15 min of driving for the 446-mile (717 km) trip from Anápolis to São Carlos, 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 446 mi (717 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 15 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-153 → BR-262 → LMG-810 → BR-455 → BR-364 → SP-310 |
| States on the route | Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Anápolis to São Carlos: the shape of the trip
BR-153 (247 mi) and BR-364 (111 mi) carry about 80% of the 446 miles. It runs through 3 states: Goiás, Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Anápolis and São Carlos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | Goiás |
| BR-153 | 7–254 | 247 | Goiás, Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 254–262 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| LMG-810 | 262–278 | 16 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-455 | 278–297 | 19 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-364 | 297–408 | 111 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 408–444 | 36 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 444–446 | 2 | São Paulo |
- Mile 165 of this route: Goiás → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 298 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Anápolis and São Carlos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (mile 22), Museu Antropológico da Universidade Federal de Goiás (mile 35)
- Nature and outdoors: Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (mile 22)
- Museums and history: Our Lady Help of Christians Cathedral, Goiânia (mile 35), Museu Antropológico da Universidade Federal de Goiás (mile 35), Museu Ruy Menezes (mile 327), André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo (mile 355), Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Jaboticabal (mile 378), Museu Histórico de Jaboticabal (mile 378), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 421)
Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park
Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park in Goiás protects dry forest beside a reservoir that supplies water to the state capital.
Our Lady Help of Christians Cathedral, Goiânia
Also called Goiânia Cathedral, Our Lady Help of Christians Cathedral is the seat of the Archdiocese of Goiânia, created by Pope Pius XII in 1956.
Museu Antropológico da Universidade Federal de Goiás
Run by the Federal University of Goiás, this anthropological museum in Goiânia opened in 1970 and offers exhibitions open to the public.
Museu Ruy Menezes
In Barretos, São Paulo, the Ruy Menezes Historical, Artistic and Folkloric Museum safeguards the city's memory through documents and objects from local history.
André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo
Known locally as the Museu do Automóvel, Bebedouro's private museum grew from Eduardo André Matarazzo's collection of vintage vehicles and also shows retired airliners outdoors, including a DC-3 and a Vickers Viscount.
Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Jaboticabal
Jaboticabal's Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral stands on Joaquim Batista Square, the city's zero point. It serves as seat of the Catholic Diocese of Jaboticabal and became a parish in 1898.
Museu Histórico de Jaboticabal
Run by the city of Jaboticabal, the Museu Histórico de Jaboticabal Aloísio de Almeida was created by law in 1965 and opened to the public on July 16, 1979, to preserve the town's historic and artistic heritage.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
A small theater, rooms for cultural workshops and historical collections from documents to artworks fill Araraquara's Casa da Cultura.
Once you reach São Carlos
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Cerqueira César
Now called Museu de São Carlos, this museum opened in 1957 and holds over 7,000 items about the city, including a replica of a carriage like Dom Pedro II's from his 1886 visit.
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral is a Catholic church on Dom José Marcondes Homem de Melo Square in the city of São Carlos, São Paulo state.
Memorial Casa Ronald Golias
Opened in March 2016 in São Carlos, this memorial preserves the legacy of Ronald Golias, the nationally known comedian born in the city on May 4, 1929.
More drives to São Carlos
- Jundiaí to São Carlos
- São Paulo to São Carlos
- São Vicente to São Carlos
- Santos to São Carlos
- Mogi das Cruzes to São Carlos
- Taubaté to São Carlos
From Anápolis to other places in Brazil
- Anápolis to Itumbiara
- Anápolis to Rio Verde
- Anápolis to Ituiutaba
- Anápolis to Jataí
- Anápolis to Araxá
- Anápolis to Votuporanga
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Anápolis to São Carlos?
About 9 h 15 min of driving without stops, over 446 miles.
How far is São Carlos from Anápolis by car?
About 446 miles (717 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 Anápolis to São Carlos drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Anápolis to São Carlos?
In order: BR-153, BR-262, LMG-810, BR-455, BR-364 and SP-310. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Anápolis and São Carlos?
Closest to the road: Altamiro de Moura Pacheco State Park (state park, mile 22, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Antropológico da Universidade Federal de Goiás (museum, mile 35, 0.6 mi from the route); Our Lady Help of Christians Cathedral, Goiânia (cathedral, mile 35, 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.