Franca to Guarujá is about 306 road miles (492 km): roughly 6 h 8 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 306 mi (492 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 8 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-334 → SP-330 → SPA-102/330 → SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Franca to Guarujá is like
SP-330 (135 mi) and SP-348 (50 mi) carry about 60% of the 306 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Franca and Guarujá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-334 | 2–50 | 48 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 50–185 | 135 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 185–189 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 189–239 | 50 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 239–240 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 240–246 | 6 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 246–248 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 248–254 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 254–283 | 29 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 283–284 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 284–304 | 20 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 304–306 | 2 | São Paulo |
What to see on the way from Franca to Guarujá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 39), Museu de Cravinhos (mile 67), Vassununga State Park (mile 96), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 142), Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo (mile 245)
- Nature and outdoors: Vassununga State Park (mile 96)
- Museums and history: Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 39), Museu de Cravinhos (mile 67), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 142), Ponte Torta (mile 215), Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo (mile 245), São Paulo Museum of Art (mile 247), Monument to the Bandeiras (mile 249), Bolsa Oficial de Café (mile 300)
Museu Casa de Portinari
In Brodowski, Candido Portinari's childhood home is now the Museu Casa de Portinari, where the painter often returned to stay with family. Inside are several of his works, mostly murals painted in fresco and tempera.
Museu de Cravinhos
The Museu de Cravinhos is a natural history museum in Cravinhos, in the Ribeirão Preto region of São Paulo state. It opened on October 7, 2004.
Vassununga State Park
Vassununga State Park, beside the Anhanguera highway in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, protects Atlantic Forest and cerrado and shelters the Patriarca, a jequitibá-rosa about 42 meters tall estimated at roughly 600 years old.
Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Araras' Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is a Catholic parish church that Pope Benedict XVI elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 2010; it belongs to the Diocese of Limeira.
Ponte Torta
Known by several names, including Ponte Redonda and Ponte dos Bondes, Jundiaí's Ponte Torta is a heritage bridge protected by the city since 2008.
Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo
Created in 1999 at the University of São Paulo's School of Education, the Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo collects toys, games, teaching materials, and photos dating from the early 20th century.
São Paulo Museum of Art
São Paulo's art museum draws attention for its headquarters, a 1968 concrete-and-glass building designed by architect Lina Bo Bardi.
Monument to the Bandeiras
Victor Brecheret's large granite sculpture, the Monument to the Bandeiras, stands at the entrance of Ibirapuera Park; it was commissioned in 1921 and completed in 1954.
Bolsa Oficial de Café
Once a coffee trading center on Rua XV de Novembro in Santos' historic center, the Bolsa Oficial de Café palace reopened as the Coffee Museum after a 1998 restoration.
When you get to Guarujá
Tombo Beach
Praia do Tombo is a beach in Guarujá, in the Jardim Las Palmas neighborhood, between Guaiúba and Astúrias beaches.
Enseada Beach
Enseada Beach (Praia da Enseada) is the longest beach in Guarujá, São Paulo, with 5.6 kilometers of fine white sand.
Municipal Aquarium of Santos
In the Ponta da Praia neighborhood of Santos, the Municipal Aquarium of Santos (Aquário Municipal de Santos) has 32 freshwater and saltwater tanks holding more than 200 animal species.
More drives to Guarujá
- São Paulo to Guarujá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Guarujá
- Jundiaí to Guarujá
- Campinas to Guarujá
- Taubaté to Guarujá
- Ribeirão Preto to Guarujá
From Franca to other places in Brazil
- Franca to Botucatu
- Franca to Bragança Paulista
- Franca to Paranapiacaba
- Franca to Cubatão
- Franca to Itanhaém
- Franca to São Vicente
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Franca to Guarujá?
About 6 h 8 min of driving without stops, over 306 miles.
How far is Guarujá from Franca by car?
About 306 miles (492 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 Franca to Guarujá 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 Franca to Guarujá use?
In order: SP-334, SP-330, SPA-102/330, SP-348, SP-015, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Franca to Guarujá?
Closest to the road: Museu Casa de Portinari (museum, mile 39, 0.3 mi from the route); Vassununga State Park (state park, mile 96, 0.2 mi from the route); Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo (toy museum, mile 245, 0.4 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.