By road, Franca and São Vicente are about 290 miles (467 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 45 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 290 mi (467 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 45 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-334 → SP-330 → SPA-102/330 → SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-160 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Franca to São Vicente drive plays out
SP-330 (135 mi) and SP-348 (50 mi) carry about 64% of the 290 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Franca and São Vicente
| 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 | 254–289 | 35 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 289–290 | 1 | São Paulo |
What to see on the way from Franca to São Vicente
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 39), Museu de Cravinhos (mile 67), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 142), Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 196), Museu do objeto brasileiro (mile 246)
- Nature and outdoors: Porto Ferreira State Park (mile 108), Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 196)
- Museums and history: Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 39), Museu de Cravinhos (mile 67), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 142), Museu do objeto brasileiro (mile 246), Fundadores de São Paulo (mile 249)
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.
Porto Ferreira State Park
Porto Ferreira State Park covers about 611 hectares in São Paulo state, where vegetation shifts from cerrado savanna to forest with jequitibá trees, and is set aside for recreation and environmental education.
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.
Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA)
The ARA State Park (Parque Estadual da ARA) in Valinhos, São Paulo state, covers about 65 acres and protects a small remnant of seasonal semideciduous forest.
Teatro da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo
Teatro da Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo is a theater in the city of São Paulo, Brazil.
Museu do objeto brasileiro
Also called A Casa, the Museu do Objeto Brasileiro in São Paulo was founded in May 1997 by Renata Mellão and has been in the Pinheiros neighborhood since 2008.
Fundadores de São Paulo
In São Paulo's Vila Mariana neighborhood, Fundadores de São Paulo is a monument by sculptor Luis Morrone honoring the city's founders, inaugurated in 1963 after ten years of construction.
Teatro Paulo Eiró
Teatro Paulo Eiró is a public theater in Santo Amaro, south São Paulo, with 467 seats, presenting music, dance and theater, and home to the Santo Amaro Philharmonic Orchestra.
In São Vicente itself
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Santos
Also known as Santos Cathedral, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral is a Catholic church in the city of Santos, in São Paulo State, Brazil.
Itararé Beach
Itararé Beach in São Vicente fronts Santos Bay and runs 2.9 kilometers from Ilha Porchat to Canal 1, crossing into neighboring Santos.
Praia do Canto do Forte (Praia Grande)
At the eastern end of the Praia Grande shoreline in São Paulo state, Praia do Forte sits beside the Fortaleza de Itaipu, the military complex that gives the beach its name.
More drives to São Vicente
- São Paulo to São Vicente
- Jundiaí to São Vicente
- Campinas to São Vicente
- Ribeirão Preto to São Vicente
- Bauru to São Vicente
- Uberaba to São Vicente
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 Jacareí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Franca to São Vicente?
About 5 h 45 min of driving without stops, over 290 miles.
How far is São Vicente from Franca by car?
About 290 miles (467 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 Franca to São Vicente?
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 São Vicente use?
In order: SP-334, SP-330, SPA-102/330, SP-348, SP-015 and SP-160. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Franca to São Vicente?
Closest to the road: Museu Casa de Portinari (museum, mile 39, 0.3 mi from the route); Museu de Cravinhos (museum, mile 67, 0.7 mi from the route); Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (basilica, mile 142, 0.7 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.