Plan on about 8 h 37 min of driving for the 382-mile (615 km) trip from Divinópolis to Itanhaém, 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.”
| Total distance | 382 mi (615 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 8 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-494 → BR-381 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Divinópolis to Itanhaém drive plays out
BR-381 (261 mi) and BR-494 (46 mi) carry about 80% of the 382 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Divinópolis to Itanhaém
| 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 | 311–321 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 321–352 | 31 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 352–382 | 30 | São Paulo |
- Mile 252 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 317), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 322)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 281), Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 317), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 322), Praia da Guilhermina (mile 357)
- Museums and history: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 281), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 311), Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo (mile 311), Our Lady of Paradise Cathedral, São Paulo (mile 317), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 322), Museu da Lâmpada (mile 322), Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo (mile 327)
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Topping the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters, Pedra Grande is Atibaia's highest point, a protected state natural monument where hang gliders and paragliders launch and a trail leads to views over nearby towns.
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 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.
Botanical Garden of São Paulo
Next to the São Paulo Zoo, the Botanical Garden of São Paulo spans 406 acres inside Fontes do Ipiranga State Park, in the Água Funda district of the city's South Zone.
Museu da Lâmpada
Opened in São Paulo on April 15, 2012, Museu da Lâmpada traces the history of lighting and the lamp back to prehistoric times, using items collected by the electrical supplier GIMAWA.
Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo
This municipal art gallery in São Bernardo do Campo studies and shows modern and contemporary art, with works by Tomie Ohtake, Waldomiro de Deus and Wesley Duke Lee in its collection.
Praia da Guilhermina
Stretching 1.5 kilometers along the shore of Praia Grande, São Paulo, Praia da Guilhermina sits between Aviação and Boqueirão beaches.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
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 Itanhaém?
About 8 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 382 miles.
What is the driving distance from Divinópolis to Itanhaém?
About 382 miles (615 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 Divinópolis to Itanhaém drive?
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 Divinópolis to Itanhaém use?
In order: BR-494, BR-381, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Divinópolis and Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Jardim do Parque da Independência (garden, mile 317, 0.9 mi from the route); Botanical Garden of São Paulo (museum, mile 322, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu da Lâmpada (museum, mile 322, 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.