Bragança Paulista to Cubatão is about 86 road miles (138 km): roughly 2 h 14 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance by road | 86 mi (138 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 14 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-008 → SP-150 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Bragança Paulista–Cubatão drive in a few lines
SP-008 (44 mi) and SP-150 (30 mi) carry about 86% of the 86 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Bragança Paulista to Cubatão
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 1–45 | 44 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 45–48 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 48–54 | 6 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 54–55 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-150 | 55–85 | 30 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 85–86 | 1 | São Paulo |
What to see on the way from Bragança Paulista to Cubatão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 42), Nelson Rodrigues Theatre (mile 42), Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 54), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 68)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Natural Estoril (mile 68)
- Museums and history: Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 48), Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of São Paulo (mile 54), Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 54), Casa do Olhar Luiz Sacilotto (mile 60), Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento (mile 62)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 42), Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento (mile 62)
Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos
Founded in 1982, the Guarulhos Municipal Zoo keeps more than 400 animals of 100 species on 70,000 square meters, mostly birds, mammals and reptiles native to Brazil.
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 Sacred Art of São Paulo
In the left wing of the Luz Monastery, founded in 1774 by Frei Galvão, the Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo collects and displays Brazilian sacred art.
Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of São Paulo
On Rua Vergueiro in the Paraíso area of São Paulo, the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral belongs to the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch and is dedicated to Paul the Apostle.
Monument to the Independence of Brazil
Made of granite and bronze, the Monument to the Independence of Brazil stands in Independence Park in São Paulo and is also known as the Ipiranga Monument or Altar of the Fatherland.
Casa do Olhar Luiz Sacilotto
Opened in 1992 by the city of Santo André, Casa do Olhar Luiz Sacilotto is a visual arts museum set in a house built in the mid-1920s in the city center.
Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento
Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento is a science museum in Santo André, in Greater São Paulo, and one of the area's planetarium venues.
Parque Natural Estoril
In São Bernardo do Campo, Parque Natural Estoril is a conservation area protecting Atlantic Forest, part of the Billings Reservoir and local wildlife across roughly 373,000 square meters.
Arriving in Cubatão
Ecological Park of Perequê
Named for the Perequê River that runs through it, the Ecological Park of Perequê (Parque Ecológico do Perequê) is a natural area in the municipality of Cubatão.
Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature
São Vicente's Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature (Joias da Natureza) is a museum of mineralogy and natural sciences in São Paulo state.
Calçada do Lorena
Calçada do Lorena, in the Serra do Mar of São Paulo state, was the first paved road linking São Paulo to Santos, built on the orders of governor Bernardo José Maria de Lorena.
More drives to Cubatão
- São Paulo to Cubatão
- Jundiaí to Cubatão
- Itu to Cubatão
- Campinas to Cubatão
- Limeira to Cubatão
- Mogi Guaçu to Cubatão
From Bragança Paulista to other places in Brazil
- Bragança Paulista to Itu
- Bragança Paulista to Mogi Guaçu
- Bragança Paulista to Jaú
- Bragança Paulista to Botucatu
- Bragança Paulista to Araxá
- Bragança Paulista to Araguari
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Bragança Paulista to Cubatão?
About 2 h 14 min of driving without stops, over 86 miles.
What is the driving distance from Bragança Paulista to Cubatão?
About 86 miles (138 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 Bragança Paulista to Cubatão?
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 Bragança Paulista to Cubatão use?
In order: SP-008 and SP-150. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Bragança Paulista to Cubatão?
Closest to the road: Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (zoo, mile 42, 0.9 mi from the route); Nelson Rodrigues Theatre (theater, mile 42, 0.4 mi from the route); Parque Natural Estoril (park, mile 68, 0.9 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.