Plan on about 5 h 11 min of driving for the 258-mile (416 km) trip from Bauru to Guarujá, 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 | 258 mi (416 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-209 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Bauru to Guarujá drive plays out
SP-280 (121 mi) and SP-300 (54 mi) carry about 68% of the 258 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Bauru and Guarujá
| 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 |
| connecting roads | 236–237 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 237–257 | 20 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 257–258 | 1 | São Paulo |
Places worth a stop between Bauru and Guarujá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): São Paulo Zoo (mile 207)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 152)
- Museums and history: Museu das Invenções (mile 198), Museum of Brazilian Art of FAAP (mile 198), Museu Afro Brasil (mile 202), Pelé Museum (mile 252)
- With kids: São Paulo Aquarium (mile 206), São Paulo Zoo (mile 207), 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.
Museu das Invenções
Known as Inventolândia, the Museu das Invenções in São Paulo's Perdizes neighborhood opened in 1996 through the National Association of Inventors, aiming to show students how fun science can be.
Museum of Brazilian Art of FAAP
The Museum of Brazilian Art of FAAP (Museu de Arte Brasileira da FAAP) in São Paulo is the main unit of the museums run by the Armando Álvares Penteado Foundation.
Museu Afro Brasil
Museu Afro Brasil is a public history, art and ethnographic museum devoted to objects and works tied to Black culture in Brazil, under the São Paulo State Secretariat for Culture.
São Paulo Aquarium
The São Paulo Aquarium is an oceanarium in the Ipiranga district of São Paulo, opened in July 2006 as the first themed aquarium in Latin America.
São Paulo Zoo
Set in São Paulo's South Zone on 824,529 square meters of former Atlantic Forest, the São Paulo Zoo contains the spring of the Ipiranga Brook and about four kilometers of pathways.
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.
Pelé Museum
Pelé Museum (Museu Pelé) in Santos is dedicated to the career of former player Pelé. It opened in June 2014 as part of the side events of the FIFA World Cup.
Once you reach Guarujá
Municipal Aquarium of Santos
In the Ponta da Praia neighborhood of Santos, the Municipal Aquarium of Santos (Aquário Municipal de Santos) has 32 freshwater and saltwater tanks holding more than 200 animal species.
Andradas Fort
The Andradas Fort is a fortification on Morro do Monduba in Guarujá, São Paulo state.
Astúrias Beach
Astúrias Beach (Praia das Astúrias) in Guarujá, São Paulo, has fine, light-colored sand along roughly 1,000 meters of shoreline.
More drives to Guarujá
- São Paulo to Guarujá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Guarujá
- Jundiaí to Guarujá
- Campinas to Guarujá
- Taubaté to Guarujá
- Ribeirão Preto to Guarujá
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 Guarujá?
About 5 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 258 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bauru to Guarujá?
About 258 miles (416 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 Guarujá drive?
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 Guarujá?
In order: SP-300, SP-209, SP-280, SP-015, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Bauru and Guarujá?
Closest to the road: Museu Afro Brasil (museum, mile 202, 2 mi from the route); São Paulo Aquarium (public aquarium, mile 206, 3 mi from the route); São Paulo Zoo (zoo, mile 207, 0.7 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.