Assis to Penedo is about 431 road miles (694 km): roughly 8 h 6 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 431 mi (694 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SP-327 → SP-225 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Assis to Penedo is like
SP-280 (188 mi) and SP-060 (158 mi) carry about 80% of the 431 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Assis to Penedo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 2–39 | 37 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 39–60 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 60–71 | 11 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 71–259 | 188 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 259–260 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 260–270 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 270–428 | 158 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 428–431 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 414 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Assis and Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Latin America Memorial (mile 265), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 275), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 334)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 216)
- Museums and history: Latin America Memorial (mile 265), Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 268), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 275), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 334), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 341)
Parque Geológico do Varvito
In Itu, a closed quarry exposes layers of varvite, sediment laid down in glacial lakes about 280 million years ago. Parque Geológico do Varvito lets visitors walk past these banded rock walls, a protected geological monument.
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.
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.
Municipal Theater of Mooca Arthur Azevedo
Designed by architect Roberto Tibau and opened in 1952, the Arthur Azevedo Theater in São Paulo's Mooca district was listed by the city in 1992 as a significant example of 1950s architecture.
Nelson Rodrigues Theatre
Built on the former headquarters of the farm that gave rise to the Vila Galvão neighborhood, the Nelson Rodrigues Theatre in Guarulhos was designed by architect Ramos de Azevedo.
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos
Also called Guarulhos Cathedral, this Catholic church was built in 1665 in the center of Guarulhos, São Paulo state.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
A rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick are among the vintage vehicles and engines on display at the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas in Caçapava.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
In Quiririm, a district of Taubaté, the Italian Immigration Museum fills the brick Casa Indiani, built between 1897 and 1903 by a family from Cremona, with photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recalling immigrant life.
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 Assis to other places in Brazil
- Assis to Paranapiacaba
- Assis to Trindade
- Assis to Fumaça
- Assis to Historic Village of Mambucaba
- Assis to Barra do Piraí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Assis to Penedo?
About 8 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 431 miles.
What is the driving distance from Assis to Penedo?
About 431 miles (694 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 Assis to Penedo?
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 Assis to Penedo use?
In order: SP-270, SP-327, SP-225, 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 Assis to Penedo?
Closest to the road: Latin America Memorial (museum, mile 265, 0.8 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (cathedral, mile 275, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 334, 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.