By road, Bauru and Itaguaí are about 441 miles (710 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 46 min of driving.
- 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.”
| Total distance | 441 mi (710 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 46 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-209 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 → BR-116 → BR-493 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Bauru to Itaguaí
SP-060 (175 mi) and SP-280 (122 mi) carry about 67% of the 441 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Bauru to Itaguaí
| 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 | 195–205 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 205–380 | 175 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-116 | 380–427 | 47 | Rio de Janeiro |
| connecting roads | 427–429 | 2 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-493 | 429–435 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 435–441 | 6 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 350 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itaguaí
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 306), Itatiaia National Park (mile 359)
- Nature and outdoors: Itatiaia National Park (mile 359)
- Museums and history: Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 194), Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano (mile 196), Gioconda Giannini Glasses Museum (mile 202), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 282), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 306)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 211)
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.
Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano
In São Paulo's Alto da Lapa neighborhood, this cultural center is a state public institution maintained by the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy together with a civil society organization.
Gioconda Giannini Glasses Museum
Founded in 1996 by eyewear designer Miguel Giannini and partner Alvaro Ferriolli, the Gioconda Giannini Glasses Museum (Museu dos Óculos Gioconda Giannini) is a private museum in São Paulo.
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.
Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos
Founded in 1982, the Guarulhos Municipal Zoo keeps more than 400 animals of 100 species on 70,000 square meters, mostly birds, mammals and reptiles native to Brazil.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, a museum honors the comedian and filmmaker with photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
More drives to Itaguaí
- São José dos Campos to Itaguaí
- Jacareí to Itaguaí
- Jundiaí to Itaguaí
- Santos to Itaguaí
- São Vicente to Itaguaí
- Praia Grande to Itaguaí
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 Itaguaí?
About 8 h 46 min of driving without stops, over 441 miles.
How far is Itaguaí from Bauru by car?
About 441 miles (710 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 Itaguaí 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 Itaguaí?
In order: SP-300, SP-209, SP-280, SP-015, SP-060, BR-116 and BR-493. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Bauru to Itaguaí?
Closest to the road: Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano (museum, mile 196, 1 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 306, 0.4 mi from the route); Itatiaia National Park (national park, mile 359, 0.4 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.