The Wayro route from Botucatu to Caraguatatuba is 252 miles (405 km), about 5 h 16 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 | 252 mi (405 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 16 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-209 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-070 → SP-099 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Botucatu to Caraguatatuba drive plays out
SP-280 (122 mi) and SP-070 (52 mi) carry about 69% of the 252 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Botucatu and Caraguatatuba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-209 | 1–15 | 14 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 15–137 | 122 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 137–138 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 138–152 | 14 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 152–204 | 52 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 204–205 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-099 | 205–249 | 44 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 249–252 | 3 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Caraguatatuba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Memorial do Corinthians (mile 150), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 154)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 154)
- Museums and history: Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (mile 125), Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 137), Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP (mile 137), Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo (mile 145), Pátio do Colégio (mile 145), Memorial do Corinthians (mile 150), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 154), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 193)
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.
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.
Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP
On the University of São Paulo's Butantã campus, the Geosciences Museum is open to the public with collections covering geology, mineralogy and paleontology.
Basílica de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
This Catholic basilica in São Paulo is dedicated to Our Lady of Mount Carmel and was inaugurated in 1934, giving visitors a church stop in the city.
Pátio do Colégio
Pátio do Colégio is the historic Jesuit church and school in São Paulo, Brazil; the name also refers to the square in front of the church.
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.
Memorial do Corinthians
Also known as Memorial do Parque São Jorge, the Corinthians memorial at the club's headquarters in São Paulo's East Zone covers the team's history and is open to the public.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
An 1857 mansion in Jacareí is home to the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley, where collections range from paintings and religious and popular art to archaeological pottery and stone tools.
In Caraguatatuba itself
Prainha (Caraguatatuba)
Prainha is a beach in Caraguatatuba between Martim de Sá and Pedra da Freira; a trail along the hillside leads to the Pedra do Jacaré rock.
Martim de Sá Beach
About 2.5 km from downtown Caraguatatuba, Martim de Sá Beach sits between Prainha to the south and Praia Brava to the north.
Brava Beach (Caraguatatuba)
Close to Martim de Sá in Caraguatatuba, Praia Brava sees few visitors because of its isolated access, and nudism is permitted on the beach.
More drives to Caraguatatuba
- Pindamonhangaba to Caraguatatuba
- Guarujá to Caraguatatuba
- São Paulo to Caraguatatuba
- Jundiaí to Caraguatatuba
- Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba
- Itu to Caraguatatuba
From Botucatu to other places in Brazil
- Botucatu to Araguari
- Botucatu to Ituiutaba
- Botucatu to Paranapiacaba
- Botucatu to Cubatão
- Botucatu to Itanhaém
- Botucatu to Guaratinguetá
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Botucatu to Caraguatatuba?
About 5 h 16 min of driving without stops, over 252 miles.
What is the driving distance from Botucatu to Caraguatatuba?
About 252 miles (405 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 Botucatu to Caraguatatuba?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Botucatu to Caraguatatuba?
In order: SP-209, SP-280, SP-015, SP-070 and SP-099. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Botucatu and Caraguatatuba?
Closest to the road: Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (museum, mile 125, 1 mi from the route); Memorial do Corinthians (museum, mile 150, 0.2 mi from the route); Ecological Park of Tietê (museum, mile 154, 0.3 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.