Plan on about 9 h 22 min of driving for the 485-mile (781 km) trip from Araçatuba to Penedo, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 485 mi (781 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-209 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 19.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Araçatuba to Penedo: the shape of the trip
SP-300 (175 mi) and SP-060 (158 mi) carry about 69% of the 485 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Araçatuba and Penedo
| 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 | 190–313 | 123 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 313–314 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 314–324 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 324–482 | 158 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 482–485 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 469 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Araçatuba and Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Market of Lapa (mile 317), Latin America Memorial (mile 319)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 329)
- Museums and history: Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa (mile 112), Museu Ferroviário Regional de Bauru (mile 120), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 313), Latin America Memorial (mile 319), Estação Pinacoteca (mile 321), Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 324), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 329), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 400)
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.
Museu Ferroviário Regional de Bauru
Founded in August 1989, the Bauru Regional Railway Museum stands near the railway station in the center of Bauru, São Paulo state.
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.
Municipal Market of Lapa
Opened on August 24, 1954, the Lapa Municipal Market (Mercadão da Lapa) is a landmark and tourist stop in Lapa, a neighborhood in São Paulo's west zone.
Latin America Memorial
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and opened on March 18, 1989, the Latin America Memorial in São Paulo is a cultural, political and leisure complex dedicated to Latin American integration.
Estação Pinacoteca
Estação Pinacoteca is one of the buildings of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo and hosts short-term exhibitions; the state government maintains it, and the Associação Pinacoteca Arte e Cultura has run it since 2006.
Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo
Set in the Immigrant Inn building, opened in 1887 in São Paulo's Mooca neighborhood, the Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo tells the story of immigration.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Plays featuring characters from Monteiro Lobato's stories, exhibitions, a historic main house and green areas make up the Museu Monteiro Lobato in Taubaté, a tribute to the children's author.
When you get to Penedo
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
From Araçatuba to other places in Brazil
- Araçatuba to Jaú
- Araçatuba to Itu
- Araçatuba to Bragança Paulista
- Araçatuba to Paranapiacaba
- Araçatuba to Cubatão
- Araçatuba to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Araçatuba to Penedo?
About 9 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 485 miles.
How far is Penedo from Araçatuba by car?
About 485 miles (781 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 Araçatuba to Penedo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Araçatuba to Penedo?
In order: SP-300, SP-209, SP-280, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Araçatuba to Penedo?
Closest to the road: Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa (historic estate, mile 112, 1 mi from the route); Municipal Market of Lapa (market, mile 317, 0.7 mi from the route); Latin America Memorial (museum, mile 319, 0.8 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.