The Wayro route from Cubatão to Catalão is 470 miles (756 km), about 9 h 12 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 470 mi (756 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 12 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-348 → SPA-102/330 → SP-330 → BR-050 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Goiás |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Cubatão–Catalão drive in a few lines
SP-330 (215 mi) and BR-050 (149 mi) carry about 77% of the 470 miles. It runs through 3 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Goiás. Of the 8 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Cubatão to Catalão, road by road
| 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 | 104–319 | 215 | São Paulo |
| BR-050 | 319–468 | 149 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Goiás |
| local roads | 468–470 | 2 | Goiás |
- Mile 320 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
- Mile 450 of this route: Minas Gerais → Goiás (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Catalão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): São Paulo Zoo (mile 34), Jaraguá State Park (mile 53), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 145), Vassununga State Park (mile 193), Museu de Cravinhos (mile 221)
- Nature and outdoors: Jaraguá State Park (mile 53), Vassununga State Park (mile 193)
- Museums and history: Museu Brasileiro da Escultura (mile 41), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 145), Museu de Cravinhos (mile 221), Museu de Arte Sacra (mile 336), Museu Municipal de Uberlândia (mile 405)
- With kids: São Paulo Zoo (mile 34)
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.
Museu Brasileiro da Escultura
Opened in May 1995 in São Paulo's Jardim Europa, the Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia is a private cultural institution showcasing many art forms, with a focus on sculpture and three-dimensional work.
Jaraguá State Park
A former gold-era farm turned state park in 1961, Jaraguá State Park guards one of the last Atlantic Forest remnants in greater São Paulo, with trails around 1,135-meter Jaraguá Peak.
Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Araras' Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is a Catholic parish church that Pope Benedict XVI elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 2010; it belongs to the Diocese of Limeira.
Vassununga State Park
Vassununga State Park, beside the Anhanguera highway in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, protects Atlantic Forest and cerrado and shelters the Patriarca, a jequitibá-rosa about 42 meters tall estimated at roughly 600 years old.
Museu de Cravinhos
The Museu de Cravinhos is a natural history museum in Cravinhos, in the Ribeirão Preto region of São Paulo state. It opened on October 7, 2004.
Museu de Arte Sacra
Uberaba's sacred art museum occupies the Church of Santa Rita, built in 1854 and listed as national heritage in 1939. Inside are 18th- and 19th-century vestments, processional banners, religious images and furniture, plus an 1854 carved wooden Santa Rita.
Museu Municipal de Uberlândia
Uberlândia's municipal museum fills the Palácio dos Leões on Praça Clarimundo Carneiro downtown. Opened in 1917 as the seat of city government and council, it is one of the few early-20th-century buildings still standing in the city.
More drives to Catalão
- São Paulo to Catalão
- São Vicente to Catalão
- Santos to Catalão
- Mogi das Cruzes to Catalão
- Jacareí to Catalão
- Taubaté to Catalão
From Cubatão to other places in Brazil
- Cubatão to Araxá
- Cubatão to Araguari
- Cubatão to Ituiutaba
- Cubatão to Itumbiara
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Cubatão to Catalão?
About 9 h 12 min of driving without stops, over 470 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cubatão to Catalão?
About 470 miles (756 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 Catalão?
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 Cubatão to Catalão use?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-348, SPA-102/330, SP-330 and BR-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cubatão to Catalão?
Closest to the road: São Paulo Zoo (zoo, mile 34, 0.7 mi from the route); Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (basilica, mile 145, 0.7 mi from the route); Vassununga State Park (state park, mile 193, 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.