By road, Cubatão and Barretos are about 304 miles (490 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 57 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 304 mi (490 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 57 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-348 → SPA-102/330 → SP-330 → SP-310 → SP-326 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Cubatão to Barretos
SP-310 (88 mi) and SP-326 (80 mi) carry about 55% of the 304 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Cubatão and Barretos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 4–34 | 30 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 34–40 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 40–48 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 48–49 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 49–99 | 50 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 99–104 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 104–135 | 31 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 135–223 | 88 | São Paulo |
| SP-326 | 223–303 | 80 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 303–304 | 1 | São Paulo |
What to see on the way from Cubatão to Barretos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): São Paulo Zoo (mile 34), Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (mile 43), Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 92)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 92)
- Museums and history: Museu Afro Brasil (mile 39), Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial (mile 40), Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (mile 43), Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Cerqueira César (mile 186), Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Jaboticabal (mile 252), André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo (mile 275)
- With kids: São Paulo Zoo (mile 34), São Paulo Aquarium (mile 35)
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.
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.
Museu Afro Brasil
Museu Afro Brasil is a public history, art and ethnographic museum devoted to objects and works tied to Black culture in Brazil, under the São Paulo State Secretariat for Culture.
Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial
Opened in 1994, the Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial preserves the history of São Paulo Futebol Clube, displaying historic objects to fans and visitors.
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.
Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA)
The ARA State Park (Parque Estadual da ARA) in Valinhos, São Paulo state, covers about 65 acres and protects a small remnant of seasonal semideciduous forest.
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Cerqueira César
Now called Museu de São Carlos, this museum opened in 1957 and holds over 7,000 items about the city, including a replica of a carriage like Dom Pedro II's from his 1886 visit.
Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Jaboticabal
Jaboticabal's Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral stands on Joaquim Batista Square, the city's zero point. It serves as seat of the Catholic Diocese of Jaboticabal and became a parish in 1898.
André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo
Known locally as the Museu do Automóvel, Bebedouro's private museum grew from Eduardo André Matarazzo's collection of vintage vehicles and also shows retired airliners outdoors, including a DC-3 and a Vickers Viscount.
Once you reach Barretos
Museu Ruy Menezes
In Barretos, São Paulo, the Ruy Menezes Historical, Artistic and Folkloric Museum safeguards the city's memory through documents and objects from local history.
More drives to Barretos
- Araraquara to Barretos
- São Carlos to Barretos
- Limeira to Barretos
- Piracicaba to Barretos
- Poços de Caldas to Barretos
- Campinas to Barretos
From Cubatão to other places in Brazil
- Cubatão to Araxá
- Cubatão to Araguari
- Cubatão to Ituiutaba
- Cubatão to Catalão
- Cubatão to Itumbiara
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cubatão to Barretos?
About 5 h 57 min of driving without stops, over 304 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cubatão to Barretos?
About 304 miles (490 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 Cubatão to Barretos?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Cubatão to Barretos?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-348, SPA-102/330, SP-330, SP-310 and SP-326. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Cubatão and Barretos?
Closest to the road: São Paulo Zoo (zoo, mile 34, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (museum, mile 43, 0.9 mi from the route); Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (state park, mile 92, 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.