The Wayro route from Bauru to Penedo is 367 miles (591 km), about 7 h 5 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 367 mi (591 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 7 h 5 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-209 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Bauru to Penedo
SP-060 (158 mi) and SP-280 (122 mi) carry about 76% of the 367 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Bauru to Penedo: 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 | 195–205 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 205–363 | 158 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 363–367 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 350 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 192), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 306)
- Nature and outdoors: Jaraguá State Park (mile 191)
- Museums and history: Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (mile 182), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 192), Prestes Maia Gallery (mile 203), Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 210), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 258), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 306)
Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi
Named for Emanuel von Lauenstein Massarani, this contemporary art museum is housed in the Itapevi city council building, in the northeast part of the city.
Jaraguá State Park
A former gold-era farm turned state park in 1961, Jaraguá State Park guards one of the last Atlantic Forest remnants in greater São Paulo, with trails around 1,135-meter Jaraguá Peak.
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.
Teatro Brasileiro de Comédia
Businessman Franco Zampari founded the Teatro Brasileiro de Comédia in 1948 in Bela Vista, a neighborhood in the central zone of São Paulo.
Prestes Maia Gallery
An underground arts space linking Patriarca Square with Anhangabaú Valley, the Prestes Maia Gallery is where São Paulo's first public escalators opened in 1955.
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.
Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos
Opened in October 1960, the Guarulhos Municipal History Museum shares its building with the city's public library, the Biblioteca Pública Municipal Paulo do Carmo Dias.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library make up the Museum of Folklore, which has focused on Brazilian popular culture since 1997 from its home in São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade.
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.
Once you reach Penedo
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
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 Penedo?
About 7 h 5 min of driving without stops, over 367 miles.
How far is Penedo from Bauru by car?
About 367 miles (591 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 Penedo?
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 Penedo?
In order: SP-300, SP-209, SP-280, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Bauru and Penedo?
Closest to the road: Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (museum, mile 182, 1 mi from the route); Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (museum, mile 192, 0.8 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 306, 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.