Plan on about 7 h 1 min of driving for the 358-mile (576 km) trip from Araçatuba to Cubatão, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 358 mi (576 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-209 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-160 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Araçatuba to Cubatão is like
SP-300 (175 mi) and SP-280 (122 mi) carry about 83% of the 358 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Araçatuba to Cubatão: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-300 | 2–177 | 175 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 177–178 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-209 | 178–190 | 12 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 190–312 | 122 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 312–313 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 313–318 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 318–319 | 1 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 319–324 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 324–355 | 31 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 355–358 | 3 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Cubatão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 311), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 315)
- Museums and history: Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa (mile 112), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 311), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 315), Xingu Museum (mile 319), Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill (mile 322), Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo (mile 330)
- With kids: Cidade da Criança (mile 330)
Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa
The Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa (Casa-Sede da Fazenda Divisa) is a historic building in Bauru, protected by the city's cultural heritage council since 2005.
Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum
Also called the Osasco Museum, the Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum occupies a 19th-century mansion built by Antônio Agú for banker Giovanni Brícola in Osasco, Greater São Paulo.
Monument to Ramos de Azevedo
Sculptor Galileo Emendabili designed this bronze-and-granite monument in São Paulo as a tribute to architect Francisco de Paula Ramos de Azevedo.
Xingu Museum
Created in 2012, the private Xingu Museum (Museu Xingu) in São Paulo displays Indigenous artifacts once owned by anthropologist Orlando Villas Bôas, made from feathers, clay, wood and fiber.
Centro Cultural Fiesp
The Centro Cultural Fiesp, also named for Ruth Cardoso, is a cultural center in the city of São Paulo that opened in 1964.
Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill
Founded in 2002 in São Paulo's Vila Clementino, Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill is a museum presenting the culture of visual impairment as historical heritage.
Cidade da Criança
Opened on October 10, 1968, Cidade da Criança in São Bernardo do Campo was the first theme park in Brazil and Latin America and sits behind the former Vera Cruz Film Studios.
Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo
This municipal art gallery in São Bernardo do Campo studies and shows modern and contemporary art, with works by Tomie Ohtake, Waldomiro de Deus and Wesley Duke Lee in its collection.
Once you reach Cubatão
Santos Botanical Garden
Named for activist Chico Mendes, Santos Botanical Garden is an ecological park that preserves plant species and grows seedlings for the beachfront gardens and other public spaces of Santos.
Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature
São Vicente's Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature (Joias da Natureza) is a museum of mineralogy and natural sciences in São Paulo state.
Ecological Park of Perequê
Named for the Perequê River that runs through it, the Ecological Park of Perequê (Parque Ecológico do Perequê) is a natural area in the municipality of Cubatão.
More drives to Cubatão
- São Paulo to Cubatão
- Jundiaí to Cubatão
- Bragança Paulista to Cubatão
- Itu to Cubatão
- Campinas to Cubatão
- Limeira to Cubatão
From Araçatuba to other places in Brazil
- Araçatuba to Jaú
- Araçatuba to Itu
- Araçatuba to Bragança Paulista
- Araçatuba to Paranapiacaba
- Araçatuba to Itanhaém
- Araçatuba to Pindamonhangaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Araçatuba to Cubatão?
About 7 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 358 miles.
What is the driving distance from Araçatuba to Cubatão?
About 358 miles (576 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 Araçatuba to Cubatão?
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 Araçatuba to Cubatão use?
In order: SP-300, SP-209, SP-280, SP-015 and SP-160. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Araçatuba and Cubatão?
Closest to the road: Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa (historic estate, mile 112, 1 mi from the route); Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (museum, mile 311, 0.7 mi from the route); Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (monument, mile 315, 0.6 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.