By road, Cubatão and Catanduva are about 280 miles (451 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 32 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 | 280 mi (451 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-348 → SPA-102/330 → SP-330 → SP-310 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Cubatão to Catanduva
SP-310 (143 mi) and SP-348 (50 mi) carry about 69% of the 280 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Cubatão and Catanduva
| 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 | 135–278 | 143 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 278–280 | 2 | São Paulo |
Stops between Cubatão and Catanduva
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 43), Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (mile 187)
- Museums and history: Museum of Fine Arts of São Paulo (mile 37), Obelisk of São Paulo (mile 39), São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound (mile 41), Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 43), Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (mile 120), Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 186)
- With kids: São Paulo Aquarium (mile 35), Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 186), Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (mile 187)
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.
Museum of Fine Arts of São Paulo
A university museum in the Vila Mariana neighborhood of São Paulo, the Museum of Fine Arts of São Paulo opened in September 2007.
Obelisk of São Paulo
Rising in Ibirapuera Park, the Obelisk of São Paulo is a symbol of the 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution.
São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound
Set up in 1970, the São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound is a public museum of audiovisual works, created to study and document new media overlooked by traditional museums.
Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo
Also known as the Crime Museum, the Civil Police Museum in São Paulo's University City, Butantã, preserves police investigation records, weapons, jailhouse tattoos and objects used in crimes.
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 Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão
Americana's municipal history museum occupies the old headquarters of the Fazenda Salto Grande, near where the Atibaia and Jaguari rivers meet to form the Piracicaba, and is run by the city's culture and tourism department.
Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino
Opened by the city of São Carlos in 2012, this science museum offers interactive exhibits and experiments in science, technology and art, named for professor and historian Mario Tolentino.
Parque Ecológico de São Carlos
Officially named Parque Ecológico Dr. Antônio Teixeira Vianna, this ecological park belongs to the city of São Carlos and sits right next to the Federal University of São Carlos.
More drives to Catanduva
- Limeira to Catanduva
- Mogi Guaçu to Catanduva
- Itu to Catanduva
- Poços de Caldas to Catanduva
- Jundiaí to Catanduva
- Sorocaba to Catanduva
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 Catanduva?
About 5 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 280 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cubatão to Catanduva?
About 280 miles (451 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 Catanduva?
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 Catanduva use?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-348, SPA-102/330, SP-330 and SP-310. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cubatão to Catanduva?
Closest to the road: Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (police museum, mile 43, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (museum, mile 120, 1 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico de São Carlos (zoo, mile 187, 0.5 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.