Plan on about 5 h 22 min of driving for the 267-mile (430 km) trip from Bauru to Itanhaém, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 267 mi (430 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 22 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 10.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Bauru to Itanhaém: the shape of the trip
SP-280 (121 mi) and SP-300 (54 mi) carry about 66% of the 267 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Bauru to Itanhaém
| 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 | 237–266 | 29 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 266–267 | 1 | São Paulo |
Stops between Bauru and Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 192), Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 196), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 207)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 152), Serra do Mar State Park (mile 228)
- Museums and history: Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 192), Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 196), Fundadores de São Paulo (mile 200), Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros (mile 204), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 207)
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.
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.
Fundadores de São Paulo
In São Paulo's Vila Mariana neighborhood, Fundadores de São Paulo is a monument by sculptor Luis Morrone honoring the city's founders, inaugurated in 1963 after ten years of construction.
Centro Cultural Fiesp
The Centro Cultural Fiesp, also named for Ruth Cardoso, is a cultural center in the city of São Paulo that opened in 1964.
Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros
São Paulo's Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros is a fire department museum opened on May 10, 2005, marking 125 years since the corps was founded.
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.
Serra do Mar State Park
Covering 778,381 acres of the Serra do Mar mountain range in São Paulo state, this state park protects a vast expanse of continuous Atlantic Forest.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
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 Itanhaém?
About 5 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 267 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Bauru by car?
About 267 miles (430 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 Itanhaém?
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 Itanhaém?
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 Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (museum, mile 192, 0.8 mi from the route); Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (ethnographic museum, mile 196, 0.9 mi from the route); Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (museum, mile 207, 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.