Cubatão to Itabira is about 459 road miles (738 km): roughly 10 h 31 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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 by road | 459 mi (738 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 10 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-150 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-381 → BR-040 → MG-434 → MG-129 → AMG-1210 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 18.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Cubatão to Itabira: the shape of the trip
BR-381 (206 mi) and SP-008 (155 mi) carry about 79% of the 459 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Cubatão to Itabira
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-150 | 1–30 | 29 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 30–32 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 32–37 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 37–41 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 41–61 | 20 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 61–216 | 155 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 216–387 | 171 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 387–389 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 389–396 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 396–400 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 400–435 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 435–436 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-434 | 436–448 | 12 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 448–451 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1210 | 451–457 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 457–459 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 98 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Cubatão and Itabira
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 32)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 68)
- Museums and history: Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento (mile 24), Casa do Olhar Luiz Sacilotto (mile 25), Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 32), São Paulo City Art Collection (mile 32), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 37), Museu Penitenciário Paulista (mile 38), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 68), Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (mile 395)
- With kids: Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento (mile 24)
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.
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.
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.
São Paulo City Art Collection
Founded in 1961, the Pinacoteca Municipal manages and exhibits São Paulo's city-owned art collection, which traces back to Brazil's first public collection of modern art.
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.
Museu Penitenciário Paulista
Opened in 2014 on the grounds of the former Carandiru prison complex, now Parque da Juventude, this São Paulo museum covers the history of the state's prison system.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Hang gliders and paragliders launch from Pedra Grande, and a trail leads to views over nearby towns. At about 1,400 meters, it's the highest point in Atibaia.
Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer in an organic modern style, the Church of Saint Francis of Assisi is a chapel in the Pampulha area of Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais.
Cine Theatro Brasil
Built in 1932 on Praça Sete de Setembro in Belo Horizonte as a cinema and theater, Cine Theatro Brasil is an 11-story building whose curved facade marks the corner of Avenida Amazonas and Rua Carijós.
In Itabira itself
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Itabira
Known locally as Itabira Cathedral, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the municipality of Itabira, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Itabira
- Sete Lagoas to Itabira
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itabira
- Barbacena to Itabira
- Juiz de Fora to Itabira
- Araxá to Itabira
- Petrópolis to Itabira
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 Itabira?
About 10 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 459 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cubatão to Itabira?
About 459 miles (738 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.
What does the U.S. travel advisory say about the Cubatão to Itabira drive?
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 Itabira?
In order: SP-150, SP-010, SP-008, BR-381, BR-040, MG-434, MG-129 and AMG-1210. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Cubatão to Itabira?
Closest to the road: Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento (science museum, mile 24, 2 mi from the route); Monument to the Independence of Brazil (monument, mile 32, 0.9 mi from the route); Church of Saint Francis of Assisi, Pampulha (catholic parish church, mile 395, 2 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.