Plan on about 6 h 25 min of driving for the 308-mile (496 km) trip from Bauru to Caraguatatuba, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 308 mi (496 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-209 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-070 → SP-099 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Bauru to Caraguatatuba is like
SP-280 (122 mi) and SP-300 (54 mi) carry about 57% of the 308 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Bauru to Caraguatatuba: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-300 | 4–58 | 54 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 58–60 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-209 | 60–72 | 12 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 72–194 | 122 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 194–195 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 195–209 | 14 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 209–262 | 53 | São Paulo |
| SP-099 | 262–306 | 44 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 306–308 | 2 | São Paulo |
What to see on the way from Bauru to Caraguatatuba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Museum of Barueri (mile 185), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 192), Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (mile 203), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 211)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 152), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 211)
- Museums and history: Municipal Museum of Barueri (mile 185), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 192), Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 194), Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (mile 203), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 211), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 250)
Parque Geológico do Varvito
Glacial lakes about 280 million years ago left behind the layered varvite now visible at this closed quarry in Itu. The site is a protected geological monument, and visitors can walk right past its walls.
Municipal Museum of Barueri
In the Jardim Belval neighborhood of Barueri, the Oswaldo Abat Municipal Museum occupies a heritage building and holds Indigenous objects excavated at the Aldeia de Barueri, photographs and sculptures on local history.
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.
Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo
Run as a department of the University of São Paulo, this museum of archaeology and ethnology focuses on research, teaching, and sharing cultural and scientific knowledge with the public.
Teatro Ruth Escobar
Actress Ruth Escobar founded this São Paulo theater in 1963, and Teatro Ruth Escobar still carries her name.
Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport
Founded in 1985 on the initiative of former transit worker Gaetano Ferolla, the Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (Museu dos Transportes Públicos) has carried his name since 1991.
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.
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.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Housed in an 1857 mansion in Jacareí, the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba) shows sacred and folk art, paintings, and archaeological finds such as ceramic vessels and stone tools.
Once you reach Caraguatatuba
Prainha (Caraguatatuba)
Prainha is a beach in Caraguatatuba between Martim de Sá and Pedra da Freira; a trail along the hillside leads to the Pedra do Jacaré rock.
Martim de Sá Beach
About 2.5 km from downtown Caraguatatuba, Martim de Sá Beach sits between Prainha to the south and Praia Brava to the north.
Brava Beach (Caraguatatuba)
Close to Martim de Sá in Caraguatatuba, Praia Brava sees few visitors because of its isolated access, and nudism is permitted on the beach.
More drives to Caraguatatuba
- Pindamonhangaba to Caraguatatuba
- Guarujá to Caraguatatuba
- São Paulo to Caraguatatuba
- Jundiaí to Caraguatatuba
- Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba
- Itu to Caraguatatuba
From Bauru to other places in Brazil
- Bauru to Franca
- Bauru to Araxá
- Bauru to Limeira
- Bauru to Mogi Guaçu
- Bauru to Bragança Paulista
- Bauru to Paranapiacaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Bauru to Caraguatatuba?
About 6 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 308 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bauru to Caraguatatuba?
About 308 miles (496 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 Bauru to Caraguatatuba 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 Bauru to Caraguatatuba use?
In order: SP-300, SP-209, SP-280, SP-015, SP-070 and SP-099. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Bauru to Caraguatatuba?
Closest to the road: Municipal Museum of Barueri (museum, mile 185, 0.4 mi from the route); Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (transport museum, mile 203, 0.4 mi from the route); Ecological Park of Tietê (museum, mile 211, 0.3 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.