By road, Campinas and Santos are about 108 miles (174 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 23 min of driving.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 108 mi (174 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-075 → SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-160 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Campinas–Santos drive in a few lines
SP-348 (45 mi) and SP-160 (36 mi) carry about 75% of the 108 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Campinas to Santos: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 2–7 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 7–8 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 8–53 | 45 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 53–60 | 7 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 60–62 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 62–67 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 67–103 | 36 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 103–108 | 5 | São Paulo |
What to see on the way from Campinas to Santos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (mile 59), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 68), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 68)
- Nature and outdoors: Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 53), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 68), Serra do Mar State Park (mile 89)
- Museums and history: Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (mile 59), Museu das Invenções (mile 59), Monument to the Bandeiras (mile 63), Professor Aristóteles Orsini Planetarium (mile 63), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 68), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 68)
Albert Löfgren State Park
Better known as the São Paulo Forest Gardens, Albert Löfgren State Park is a state-run park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
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.
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.
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.
Monument to the Bandeiras
Victor Brecheret's large granite sculpture, the Monument to the Bandeiras, stands at the entrance of Ibirapuera Park; it was commissioned in 1921 and completed in 1954.
Professor Aristóteles Orsini Planetarium
Inside Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, the Professor Aristóteles Orsini Planetarium, also called the Ibirapuera Planetarium, opened in January 1957 as the first planetarium in Brazil and Latin America.
Botanical Garden of São Paulo
Next to the São Paulo Zoo, the Botanical Garden of São Paulo spans 406 acres inside Fontes do Ipiranga State Park, in the Água Funda district of the city's South Zone.
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.
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.
Once you reach Santos
Praia do Guaiuba
With fine, light-colored sand stretching about 790 meters, Praia do Guaiúba is a beach in Guarujá, São Paulo.
Góis Beach
Fishing families make up most of the community at Góis Beach (Praia do Góis), a 250-meter beach in Guarujá, São Paulo, ringed by hills covered in Atlantic Forest.
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.
More drives to Santos
- São Paulo to Santos
- Jundiaí to Santos
- Ribeirão Preto to Santos
- Uberlândia to Santos
- Mogi das Cruzes to Santos
- Piracicaba to Santos
From Campinas to other places in Brazil
- Campinas to Araraquara
- Campinas to Botucatu
- Campinas to Bauru
- Campinas to Franca
- Campinas to Uberlândia
- Campinas to Ituiutaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Campinas to Santos?
About 2 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 108 miles.
How far is Santos from Campinas by car?
About 108 miles (174 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 Campinas to Santos?
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 Campinas to Santos use?
In order: SP-075, SP-348, SP-015 and SP-160. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Campinas and Santos?
Closest to the road: Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (museum, mile 59, 0.8 mi from the route); Botanical Garden of São Paulo (museum, mile 68, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (museum, mile 68, 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.