Plan on about 4 h 13 min of driving for the 210-mile (338 km) trip from Botucatu to Itanhaém, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 210 mi (338 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-209 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Botucatu to Itanhaém drive plays out
SP-280 (121 mi) and SP-160 (30 mi) carry about 72% of the 210 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Botucatu and Itanhaém
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-209 | 1–15 | 14 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 15–136 | 121 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 136–138 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 138–142 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 142–144 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 144–149 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 149–179 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 179–180 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 180–209 | 29 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 209–210 | 1 | São Paulo |
Places worth a stop between Botucatu and Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 139), São Paulo Zoo (mile 150)
- Nature and outdoors: Xixová-Japuí State Park (mile 184), Praia da Guilhermina (mile 185)
- 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 139), Museu das Invenções (mile 141), Xingu Museum (mile 143), Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo (mile 145)
- With kids: São Paulo Aquarium (mile 149), São Paulo Zoo (mile 150)
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 das Invenções
Known as Inventolândia, the Museu das Invenções in São Paulo's Perdizes neighborhood opened in 1996 through the National Association of Inventors, aiming to show students how fun science can be.
Xingu Museum
Created in 2012, the private Xingu Museum (Museu Xingu) in São Paulo displays Indigenous artifacts once owned by anthropologist Orlando Villas Bôas, made from feathers, clay, wood and fiber.
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.
São Paulo Aquarium
The São Paulo Aquarium is an oceanarium in the Ipiranga district of São Paulo, opened in July 2006 as the first themed aquarium in Latin America.
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.
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.
Praia da Guilhermina
Stretching 1.5 kilometers along the shore of Praia Grande, São Paulo, Praia da Guilhermina sits between Aviação and Boqueirão beaches.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
From Botucatu to other places in Brazil
- Botucatu to Araguari
- Botucatu to Ituiutaba
- Botucatu to Paranapiacaba
- Botucatu to Cubatão
- Botucatu to Guaratinguetá
- Botucatu to Caraguatatuba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Botucatu to Itanhaém?
About 4 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 210 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Botucatu by car?
About 210 miles (338 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 Botucatu to Itanhaém drive?
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 Itanhaém?
In order: SP-209, SP-280, SP-015, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Botucatu and Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (museum, mile 125, 1 mi from the route); Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (ethnographic museum, mile 139, 0.9 mi from the route); São Paulo Zoo (zoo, mile 150, 0.7 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.