Plan on about 2 h 31 min of driving for the 117-mile (188 km) trip from Guarujá to Itu, 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 117 mi (188 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 2 h 31 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-248/055 → SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-075 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Guarujá to Itu drive plays out
SP-280 (40 mi) and SP-160 (31 mi) carry about 61% of the 117 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Guarujá to Itu
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPA-248/055 | 1–19 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 19–22 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 22–53 | 31 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 53–58 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 58–65 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 65–105 | 40 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 105–106 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 106–114 | 8 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 114–117 | 3 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Itu
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 53), Museu do objeto brasileiro (mile 61), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 63)
- Museums and history: Pelé Museum (mile 7), Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 53), Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros (mile 55), São Paulo Museum of Modern Art (mile 57), Monument to the Bandeiras (mile 59), Museu do objeto brasileiro (mile 61), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 63)
- With kids: Cidade da Criança (mile 47), Simba Safari (mile 52)
Pelé Museum
Pelé Museum (Museu Pelé) in Santos is dedicated to the career of former player Pelé. It opened in June 2014 as part of the side events of the FIFA World Cup.
Cidade da Criança
Opened on October 10, 1968, Cidade da Criança in São Bernardo do Campo was the first theme park in Brazil and Latin America and sits behind the former Vera Cruz Film Studios.
Simba Safari
At Simba Safari, a zoo in São Paulo's Cursino district, visitors ride park vehicles along a route of about 2.9 km through roughly 80,000 square meters to see the animals.
Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues
Part of São Paulo's Instituto de Botânica, the Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues is a public state museum that works as an educational exhibition space.
Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros
São Paulo's Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros is a fire department museum opened on May 10, 2005, marking 125 years since the corps was founded.
São Paulo Museum of Modern Art
Set inside Ibirapuera Park, the São Paulo Museum of Modern Art was founded by Francisco Matarazzo Sobrinho and Yolanda Penteado in 1948 and modeled on New York's Museum of Modern Art.
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.
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.
Monument to Ramos de Azevedo
Sculptor Galileo Emendabili designed this bronze-and-granite monument in São Paulo as a tribute to architect Francisco de Paula Ramos de Azevedo.
Arriving in Itu
FAMA Museu
Formerly the Museu São Pedro, FAMA Museu is a private museum open to the public in central Itu that holds the art collection of artist and collector Marcos Amaro.
Museu do Tietê
Inside Tietê Ecological Park in São Paulo's East Zone, this museum in a Ruy Ohtake-designed building tells the story of the Tietê River through documents, photos and Indigenous objects.
Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus
Also known as the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, this church in Itu stands where the small chapel that marked the town's founding was built in 1610 by Domingos Fernandes and his son-in-law Cristóvão Dinis.
More drives to Itu
- Araraquara to Itu
- Ribeirão Preto to Itu
- Bragança Paulista to Itu
- São Paulo to Itu
- São Vicente to Itu
- Santos to Itu
From Guarujá to other places in Brazil
- Guarujá to Paranapiacaba
- Guarujá to Bragança Paulista
- Guarujá to Limeira
- Guarujá to Mogi Guaçu
- Guarujá to Botucatu
- Guarujá to São Carlos
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Guarujá to Itu?
About 2 h 31 min of driving without stops, over 117 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guarujá to Itu?
About 117 miles (188 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 Guarujá to Itu?
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 Itu?
In order: SPA-248/055, SP-160, SP-015, SP-280 and SP-075. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Guarujá and Itu?
Closest to the road: Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (museum, mile 53, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu do objeto brasileiro (museum, mile 61, 0.7 mi from the route); Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (monument, mile 63, 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.