Plan on about 5 h 25 min of driving for the 282-mile (454 km) trip from Bauru to Taubaté, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 282 mi (454 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-209 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Bauru to Taubaté: the shape of the trip
SP-280 (122 mi) and SP-060 (75 mi) carry about 70% of the 282 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Bauru to Taubaté
| 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 | 205–280 | 75 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 280–282 | 2 | São Paulo |
Places worth a stop between Bauru and Taubaté
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Museum of Barueri (mile 185), Teatro J. Safra (mile 199), Latin America Memorial (mile 201), Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (mile 203)
- Museums and history: Municipal Museum of Barueri (mile 185), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 194), Latin America Memorial (mile 201), Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (mile 203), Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 210), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 258)
Municipal Museum of Barueri
In the Jardim Belval neighborhood of Barueri, the Oswaldo Abat Municipal Museum occupies a heritage building and holds Indigenous objects excavated at the Aldeia de Barueri, photographs and sculptures on local history.
Monument to Ramos de Azevedo
Sculptor Galileo Emendabili designed this bronze-and-granite monument in São Paulo as a tribute to architect Francisco de Paula Ramos de Azevedo.
Teatro J. Safra
Teatro J. Safra is a theater in the city of São Paulo, with Maurício Machado serving as its manager and artistic curator.
Latin America Memorial
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and opened on March 18, 1989, the Latin America Memorial in São Paulo is a cultural, political and leisure complex dedicated to Latin American integration.
Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport
Founded in 1985 on the initiative of former transit worker Gaetano Ferolla, the Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (Museu dos Transportes Públicos) has carried his name since 1991.
Municipal Theater of Mooca Arthur Azevedo
Designed by architect Roberto Tibau and opened in 1952, the Arthur Azevedo Theater in São Paulo's Mooca district was listed by the city in 1992 as a significant example of 1950s architecture.
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.
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.
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.
Once you reach Taubaté
Basilica of the Good Lord Jesus, Tremembé
Locally called the Basilica of Tremembé, this Catholic church in Tremembé, São Paulo, keeps a wooden carved image of the Good Lord Jesus, a significant religious artifact for the Church.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Taubaté's tribute to children's author Monteiro Lobato dates to 1958. The museum occupies the grounds known as the Sítio do Picapau Amarelo, with a historic main house and exhibitions.
Museu Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
More drives to Taubaté
- São Paulo to Taubaté
- Jundiaí to Taubaté
- Campinas to Taubaté
- Ribeirão Preto to Taubaté
- Franca to Taubaté
- Uberaba to Taubaté
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 Taubaté?
About 5 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 282 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bauru to Taubaté?
About 282 miles (454 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 Taubaté 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 Taubaté use?
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 Taubaté?
Closest to the road: Municipal Museum of Barueri (museum, mile 185, 0.4 mi from the route); Teatro J. Safra (theater, mile 199, 0.3 mi from the route); Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (transport museum, mile 203, 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.