By road, Guarujá and Caraguatatuba are about 99 miles (160 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 21 min of driving.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 99 mi (160 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-248/055 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from Guarujá to Caraguatatuba is like
SP-055 (91 mi) and SPA-248/055 (5 mi) carry about 97% of the 99 miles. Of the 7 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Guarujá to Caraguatatuba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPA-248/055 | 1–6 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 6–97 | 91 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 97–99 | 2 | São Paulo |
Stops between Guarujá and Caraguatatuba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia de Guaratuba (mile 35), Juqueí (mile 51), Boiçucanga (mile 59), Maresias (mile 65), Toque Toque Grande and Toque Toque Pequeno (mile 71)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia de Guaratuba (mile 35), Restinga de Bertioga State Park (mile 36), Juqueí (mile 51), Boiçucanga (mile 59), Maresias (mile 65), Toque Toque Grande and Toque Toque Pequeno (mile 71)
- Museums and history: Forte de São João da Bertioga (mile 21)
Forte de São João da Bertioga
Forte de São João da Bertioga is a fort in the municipality of Bertioga, in the Brazilian state of São Paulo.
Praia de Guaratuba
Stretching 8 km in Bertioga between the mouth of the Guaratuba River and Itaguaré Beach, Praia de Guaratuba has a wide band of firm gray sand suited to long walks.
Restinga de Bertioga State Park
On the coast of São Paulo state, Restinga de Bertioga State Park protects an area of restinga, mangroves and dense rainforest.
Juqueí
On the northern São Paulo coast in São Sebastião, Juqueí beach sits between Barra do Una and Preta Beach, a little over 10 km from Camburi.
Boiçucanga
Both a beach and a neighborhood of São Sebastião on São Paulo's northern coast, Boiçucanga takes its name from the Tupiniquim language.
Maresias
Named for the ocean breeze that sweeps it, Maresias is a beach and district of São Sebastião on São Paulo's northern Atlantic coast.
Toque Toque Grande and Toque Toque Pequeno
Two beaches in São Sebastião, Toque-Toque Grande and Toque-Toque Pequeno lie about 2.4 km apart, separated by Praia das Calhetas.
In Caraguatatuba itself
Prainha (Caraguatatuba)
Prainha is a beach in Caraguatatuba between Martim de Sá and Pedra da Freira; a trail along the hillside leads to the Pedra do Jacaré rock.
Martim de Sá Beach
About 2.5 km from downtown Caraguatatuba, Martim de Sá Beach sits between Prainha to the south and Praia Brava to the north.
Brava Beach (Caraguatatuba)
Close to Martim de Sá in Caraguatatuba, Praia Brava sees few visitors because of its isolated access, and nudism is permitted on the beach.
More drives to Caraguatatuba
- Pindamonhangaba to Caraguatatuba
- São Paulo to Caraguatatuba
- Jundiaí to Caraguatatuba
- Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba
- Itu to Caraguatatuba
- Piracicaba to Caraguatatuba
From Guarujá to other places in Brazil
- Guarujá to Paranapiacaba
- Guarujá to Bragança Paulista
- Guarujá to Itu
- Guarujá to Limeira
- Guarujá to Mogi Guaçu
- Guarujá to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Guarujá to Caraguatatuba?
About 3 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 99 miles.
How far is Caraguatatuba from Guarujá by car?
About 99 miles (160 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 Guarujá to Caraguatatuba drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Guarujá to Caraguatatuba?
In order: SPA-248/055 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Guarujá to Caraguatatuba?
Closest to the road: Praia de Guaratuba (beach, mile 35, 0.2 mi from the route); Boiçucanga (beach, mile 59, 0.2 mi from the route); Maresias (beach, mile 65, 0.2 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.