Araraquara to Cubatão is about 209 road miles (337 km): roughly 4 h 17 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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.”
| Distance by road | 209 mi (337 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-310 → SP-330 → SPA-102/330 → SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-160 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Araraquara–Cubatão drive in a few lines
SP-310 (73 mi) and SP-348 (51 mi) carry about 59% of the 209 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Araraquara to Cubatão, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 2–75 | 73 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 75–76 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 76–107 | 31 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 107–111 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 111–162 | 51 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 162–169 | 7 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 169–170 | 1 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 170–176 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 176–206 | 30 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 206–209 | 3 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Cubatão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 119)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 119), Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 162)
- Museums and history: Museu da Energia (mile 22), Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 62), Museu de Anatomia Humana da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 167), Paço das Artes (mile 170), Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial (mile 171)
- With kids: Simba Safari (mile 178)
Museu da Energia
Inside the Monjolinho hydroelectric plant in São Carlos, the Museu da Energia tells the story of the power sector, from early equipment to CPFL's 90 years of work in interior São Paulo.
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
The Heinz Ebert Museum of Minerals and Rocks is located on the Unesp campus in Rio Claro, in São Paulo state, inside the Department of Petrology and Metallogeny building.
Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA)
The ARA State Park (Parque Estadual da ARA) in Valinhos, São Paulo state, covers about 65 acres and protects a small remnant of seasonal semideciduous forest.
Albert Löfgren State Park
Better known as the São Paulo Forest Gardens, Albert Löfgren State Park is a state-run park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Museu de Anatomia Humana da Universidade de São Paulo
Founded by Professor Alfonso Bovero, the Museum of Human Anatomy of the University of São Paulo grew out of his teaching of anatomy and histology at the old medical school.
Paço das Artes
Paço das Artes is an institution of the São Paulo State Culture Secretariat, officially created in March 1970 after starting activities in November 1969.
Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial
Opened in 1994, the Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial preserves the history of São Paulo Futebol Clube, displaying historic objects to fans and visitors.
Cinemateca Brasileira
The Cinemateca Brasileira is the Brazilian institution responsible for preserving the country's audiovisual production.
Simba Safari
At Simba Safari, a zoo in São Paulo's Cursino district, visitors ride park vehicles along a route of about 2.9 km through roughly 80,000 square meters to see the animals.
Once you reach Cubatão
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.
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.
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.
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 Araraquara to other places in Brazil
- Araraquara to Ituiutaba
- Araraquara to Itu
- Araraquara to Mogi Guaçu
- Araraquara to Bragança Paulista
- Araraquara to Paranapiacaba
- Araraquara to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Araraquara to Cubatão?
About 4 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 209 miles.
How far is Cubatão from Araraquara by car?
About 209 miles (337 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 Araraquara to Cubatão drive?
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 Araraquara to Cubatão use?
In order: SP-310, SP-330, SPA-102/330, SP-348, SP-015 and SP-160. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Araraquara to Cubatão?
Closest to the road: Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (state park, mile 119, 0.9 mi from the route); Museu de Anatomia Humana da Universidade de São Paulo (museum, mile 167, 1 mi from the route); Simba Safari (zoo, mile 178, 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.