Guarujá to Lavras is about 285 road miles (458 km): roughly 6 h 22 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 285 mi (458 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-248/055 → SP-150 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-381 → BR-265 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Guarujá to Lavras: the shape of the trip
SP-008 (154 mi) and BR-381 (41 mi) carry about 68% of the 285 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Guarujá to Lavras, road by road
| 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 | 19–20 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-150 | 20–48 | 28 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 48–50 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 50–56 | 6 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 56–59 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 59–80 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 80–234 | 154 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 234–275 | 41 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-265 | 275–283 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 283–285 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 116 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Guarujá to Lavras
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 50), Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 62)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 50), Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 61), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 86)
- Museums and history: Pelé Museum (mile 7), Museu de Santo André (mile 43), Discoteca Oneyda Alvarenga (mile 50), Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (mile 55), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 86)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 62)
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.
Museu de Santo André
Museu de Santo André Dr. Octaviano Armando Gaiarsa is one of the main museums in the city of Santo André, São Paulo.
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.
Discoteca Oneyda Alvarenga
Founded in 1935 at Mário de Andrade's initiative, the Discoteca Oneyda Alvarenga at the Centro Cultural São Paulo collects, preserves and shares recordings of Brazilian popular and folk music.
Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport
Founded in 1985 on the initiative of former transit worker Gaetano Ferolla, the Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (Museu dos Transportes Públicos) has carried his name since 1991.
Albert Löfgren State Park
Better known as the São Paulo Forest Gardens, Albert Löfgren State Park is a state-run park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos
Founded in 1982, the Guarulhos Municipal Zoo keeps more than 400 animals of 100 species on 70,000 square meters, mostly birds, mammals and reptiles native to Brazil.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Pedra Grande, a protected state natural monument, tops the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters. It's Atibaia's highest point and a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders.
In Lavras itself
Museu Bi Moreira
On the historic campus of the Federal University of Lavras, Museu Bi Moreira holds around five thousand historical, ethnographic, archaeological and science-and-technology artifacts tied to the history of Lavras and the university.
More drives to Lavras
- Barbacena to Lavras
- Juiz de Fora to Lavras
- Barra Mansa to Lavras
- Teresópolis to Lavras
- Itu to Lavras
- Rio de Janeiro to Lavras
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 Lavras?
About 6 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 285 miles.
What is the driving distance from Guarujá to Lavras?
About 285 miles (458 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 Lavras 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 Guarujá to Lavras use?
In order: SPA-248/055, SP-150, SP-010, SP-008, BR-381 and BR-265. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Guarujá to Lavras?
Closest to the road: Jardim do Parque da Independência (garden, mile 50, 0.8 mi from the route); Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (transport museum, mile 55, 3 mi from the route); Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (zoo, mile 62, 1 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.