The Wayro route from Bauru to Cubatão is 239 miles (385 km), about 4 h 44 min of driving without 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 | 239 mi (385 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 44 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 9.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Bauru–Cubatão drive in a few lines
SP-280 (121 mi) and SP-300 (54 mi) carry about 73% of the 239 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Bauru to Cubatão, road by road
| 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 | 72–193 | 121 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 193–195 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 195–199 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 199–200 | 1 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 200–206 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 206–236 | 30 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 236–239 | 3 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Cubatão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 196), Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 198), Teatro Décio de Almeida Prado (mile 200), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 207)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 152)
- Museums and history: Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 196), Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 198), Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo (mile 203), Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill (mile 204), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 207), Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo (mile 211)
- With kids: Cidade da Criança (mile 211)
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.
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.
Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo
Also known as the Crime Museum, the Civil Police Museum in São Paulo's University City, Butantã, preserves police investigation records, weapons, jailhouse tattoos and objects used in crimes.
Teatro Décio de Almeida Prado
Teatro Décio de Almeida Prado is a theater for live performances in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.
Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo
The University of São Paulo's Museum of Contemporary Art shows contemporary art at the university's main campus and in Ibirapuera Park, both in São Paulo.
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.
Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo
The University of São Paulo's Science Museum, created in 2005, brings the exact, human and natural sciences, technology and the arts to the public beyond the campus.
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.
When you get to 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.
Calçada do Lorena
Calçada do Lorena, in the Serra do Mar of São Paulo state, was the first paved road linking São Paulo to Santos, built on the orders of governor Bernardo José Maria de Lorena.
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 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 is the drive from Bauru to Cubatão?
About 4 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
How far is Cubatão from Bauru by car?
About 239 miles (385 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 Bauru to Cubatão?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Bauru to Cubatão?
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.
Where can you stop on the way from Bauru to Cubatão?
Closest to the road: Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (monument, mile 196, 0.6 mi from the route); Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (police museum, mile 198, 0.5 mi from the route); Teatro Décio de Almeida Prado (theater, mile 200, 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.