Bauru to São Vicente is about 243 road miles (391 km): roughly 4 h 48 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 | 243 mi (391 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 48 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 9.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Bauru to São Vicente
SP-280 (121 mi) and SP-300 (54 mi) carry about 72% of the 243 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Bauru to São Vicente
| 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 | 206–242 | 36 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 242–243 | 1 | São Paulo |
Stops between Bauru and São Vicente
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (mile 198), Instituto Tomie Ohtake (mile 198), São Paulo Zoo (mile 207), 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: Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (mile 198), Instituto Tomie Ohtake (mile 198), Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo (mile 202), Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo (mile 203), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 207)
- With kids: 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 de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw
Opened in 2002, Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw is part of the Instituto Butantan complex in São Paulo and uses exhibits and educational activities to spark scientific curiosity, especially among young people.
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
Opened in November 2001, the Instituto Tomie Ohtake occupies a building designed by architect Ruy Ohtake, Tomie's son; his brother Ricardo Ohtake founded the institute.
Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo
Contemporary art fills the Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo, housed in Palácio 9 de Julho, the state Legislative Assembly building opposite Ibirapuera Park.
Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo
The University of São Paulo's Museum of Contemporary Art shows contemporary art at the university's main campus and in Ibirapuera Park, both in São Paulo.
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.
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.
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.
Arriving in São Vicente
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.
Milionários beach
On the São Vicente coast in São Paulo state, Praia dos Milionários is known for calm water and short, narrow strips of sand.
More drives to São Vicente
- São Paulo to São Vicente
- Jundiaí to São Vicente
- Campinas to São Vicente
- Ribeirão Preto to São Vicente
- Franca to São Vicente
- Uberaba to São Vicente
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 São Vicente?
About 4 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 243 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bauru to São Vicente?
About 243 miles (391 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 São Vicente drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Bauru to São Vicente use?
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.
Where can you stop on the way from Bauru to São Vicente?
Closest to the road: Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (museum, mile 198, 0.7 mi from the route); Instituto Tomie Ohtake (museum, mile 198, 0.7 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.