By road, Bauru and Praia Grande are about 246 miles (396 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 54 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 246 mi (396 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 54 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 9.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Bauru–Praia Grande drive in a few lines
SP-280 (121 mi) and SP-300 (54 mi) carry about 71% of the 246 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Bauru to Praia Grande, 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 | 206–244 | 38 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 244–246 | 2 | São Paulo |
Stops between Bauru and Praia Grande
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 198), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 206)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 152), Jaraguá State Park (mile 191), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 206), Serra do Mar State Park (mile 228)
- Museums and history: Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 198), São Paulo Museum of Art (mile 199), Professor Aristóteles Orsini Planetarium (mile 202), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 206)
- 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.
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.
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.
São Paulo Museum of Art
São Paulo's art museum draws attention for its headquarters, a 1968 concrete-and-glass building designed by architect Lina Bo Bardi.
Professor Aristóteles Orsini Planetarium
Inside Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, the Professor Aristóteles Orsini Planetarium, also called the Ibirapuera Planetarium, opened in January 1957 as the first planetarium in Brazil and Latin America.
Botanical Garden of São Paulo
Next to the São Paulo Zoo, the Botanical Garden of São Paulo spans 406 acres inside Fontes do Ipiranga State Park, in the Água Funda district of the city's South Zone.
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.
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.
When you get to Praia Grande
Gonzaguinha beach
Near São Vicente's center and historic sites, Gonzaguinha Beach is lined with kiosks, bars, restaurants and shops and hosts a yearly reenactment of Martim Afonso de Sousa's arrival.
Paranapuã Beach
Also known as Praia das Vacas, Paranapuã Beach lies at the mouth of São Vicente Bay, on the slopes of Parque Prainha and close to the Ponte Pênsil suspension bridge.
Xixová-Japuí State Park
On the Atlantic coast of São Paulo state, Xixová-Japuí State Park protects an isolated stretch of well-preserved Atlantic Forest.
More drives to Praia Grande
- Jundiaí to Praia Grande
- Campinas to Praia Grande
- Piracicaba to Praia Grande
- Ribeirão Preto to Praia Grande
- Uberlândia to Praia Grande
- Sorocaba to Praia Grande
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 Praia Grande?
About 4 h 54 min of driving without stops, over 246 miles.
How far is Praia Grande from Bauru by car?
About 246 miles (396 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 Praia Grande?
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 Praia Grande?
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.
What are good stops between Bauru and Praia Grande?
Closest to the road: Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (police museum, mile 198, 0.5 mi from the route); Professor Aristóteles Orsini Planetarium (museum, mile 202, 2 mi from the route); Botanical Garden of São Paulo (museum, mile 206, 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.