By road, Cubatão and Itanhaém are about 35 miles (56 km) apart, or roughly 53 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 35 mi (56 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 53 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-055 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
The Cubatão–Itanhaém drive in a few lines
SP-055 (33 mi) carries about 94% of the 35 miles. None of the 3 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
The route from Cubatão to Itanhaém, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 1–34 | 33 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 34–35 | 1 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Itanhaém
Xixová-Japuí State Park
On the Atlantic coast of São Paulo state, Xixová-Japuí State Park protects an isolated stretch of well-preserved Atlantic Forest.
Praia da Guilhermina
Stretching 1.5 kilometers along the shore of Praia Grande, São Paulo, Praia da Guilhermina sits between Aviação and Boqueirão beaches.
Praia da Tupi
Praia da Tupi is a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo state, with yellowish sand and blue water; it is one of the city's less crowded beaches and a favorite with surfers.
More drives to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
- Limeira to Itanhaém
From Cubatão to other places in Brazil
- Cubatão to Araxá
- Cubatão to Araguari
- Cubatão to Ituiutaba
- Cubatão to Catalão
- Cubatão to Itumbiara
- Cubatão to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Cubatão to Itanhaém?
About 53 min of driving without stops, over 35 miles.
What is the driving distance from Cubatão to Itanhaém?
About 35 miles (56 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 Itanhaém drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between Cubatão and Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Xixová-Japuí State Park (state park, mile 9, 6 mi from the route); Praia da Guilhermina (beach, mile 9, 4 mi from the route); Praia da Tupi (beach, mile 12, 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.