Plan on about 7 h 55 min of driving for the 349-mile (561 km) trip from Divinópolis to Cubatão, before any 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 349 mi (561 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 7 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-494 → BR-381 → SP-150 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Divinópolis to Cubatão
BR-381 (261 mi) and BR-494 (46 mi) carry about 88% of the 349 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Divinópolis to Cubatão, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 2–48 | 46 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 48–309 | 261 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 309–311 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 311–317 | 6 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 317–318 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-150 | 318–348 | 30 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 348–349 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 252 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Places worth a stop between Divinópolis and Cubatão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 304), Teatro Padre Bento (mile 308), Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 317)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 317)
- Museums and history: Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (mile 311), Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo (mile 311), Our Lady of Paradise Cathedral, São Paulo (mile 317), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 321), Casa do Olhar Luiz Sacilotto (mile 324), Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento (mile 324)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 304), Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento (mile 324)
Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos
Founded in 1982, the Guarulhos Municipal Zoo keeps more than 400 animals of 100 species on 70,000 square meters, mostly birds, mammals and reptiles native to Brazil.
Teatro Padre Bento
Teatro Padre Bento is a theater in Guarulhos whose building is protected as heritage by both the São Paulo state heritage council and the city's own heritage council.
Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo
Founded in 1958, this São Paulo museum preserves and exhibits the history and material heritage of the state's Military Police and the forces that came before it.
Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo
Sixty-six graffiti panels on the pillars of the elevated Metro Line 1-Blue along Avenida Cruzeiro do Sul, between Santana and Portuguesa-Tietê stations, make up this open-air urban art museum.
Our Lady of Paradise Cathedral, São Paulo
Built in 1952 in São Paulo's Paraíso neighborhood, this church is the seat of the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Nossa Senhora do Paraíso.
Jardim do Parque da Independência
Laid out in the early 20th century by Belgian landscaper Arsenius Puttemans, this French-style garden draws on classics like Versailles and sits in São Paulo's Parque da Independência, home of the Museu Paulista.
Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo
The University of São Paulo's Science Museum, created in 2005, brings the exact, human and natural sciences, technology and the arts to the public beyond the campus.
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.
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.
Arriving in Cubatão
Santos Botanical Garden
Named for activist Chico Mendes, Santos Botanical Garden is an ecological park that preserves plant species and grows seedlings for the beachfront gardens and other public spaces of Santos.
Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature
São Vicente's Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature (Joias da Natureza) is a museum of mineralogy and natural sciences in São Paulo state.
Calçada do Lorena
Calçada do Lorena, in the Serra do Mar of São Paulo state, was the first paved road linking São Paulo to Santos, built on the orders of governor Bernardo José Maria de Lorena.
More drives to Cubatão
- São Paulo to Cubatão
- Jundiaí to Cubatão
- Bragança Paulista to Cubatão
- Itu to Cubatão
- Campinas to Cubatão
- Limeira to Cubatão
From Divinópolis to other places in Brazil
- Divinópolis to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Divinópolis to Itabira
- Divinópolis to Barbacena
- Divinópolis to Ubá
- Divinópolis to Muriaé
- Divinópolis to Teresópolis
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Divinópolis to Cubatão?
About 7 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 349 miles.
What is the driving distance from Divinópolis to Cubatão?
About 349 miles (561 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 Divinópolis to Cubatão?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Divinópolis to Cubatão?
In order: BR-494, BR-381 and SP-150. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Divinópolis to Cubatão?
Closest to the road: Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (zoo, mile 304, 1 mi from the route); Teatro Padre Bento (theater, mile 308, 1 mi from the route); Jardim do Parque da Independência (garden, mile 317, 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.