Guarujá to Penedo is about 217 road miles (350 km): roughly 4 h 29 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.”
| Total distance | 217 mi (350 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 29 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-248/055 → SP-150 → SP-021 → SP-070 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from Guarujá to Penedo is like
SP-060 (87 mi) and SP-070 (55 mi) carry about 65% of the 217 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 8 stops listed below, 6 are within a mile of the road.
Guarujá to Penedo: the road sequence
| 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 | 20–37 | 17 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 37–39 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 39–68 | 29 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 68–69 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 69–124 | 55 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 124–127 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 127–214 | 87 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 214–217 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 200 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Guarujá and Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ecological Park of Perequê (mile 17), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 35), Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 43), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 156), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 156), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 160)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Perequê (mile 17), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 35), Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 43)
- Museums and history: Pelé Museum (mile 7), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 127), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 156), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 156), Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (mile 160)
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.
Ecological Park of Perequê
Named for the Perequê River that runs through it, the Ecological Park of Perequê (Parque Ecológico do Perequê) is a natural area in the municipality of Cubatão.
Parque Natural Estoril
In São Bernardo do Campo, Parque Natural Estoril is a conservation area protecting Atlantic Forest, part of the Billings Reservoir and local wildlife across roughly 373,000 square meters.
Pedroso Municipal Nature Park
Santo André's Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (Parque do Pedroso) is a strictly protected conservation unit that holds important water sources and a fragment of Atlantic Forest.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
In Quiririm, a district of Taubaté, the Italian Immigration Museum fills the brick Casa Indiani, built between 1897 and 1903 by a family from Cremona, with photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recalling immigrant life.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
In 1717, fishermen on the Paraíba do Sul River pulled up an image of Our Lady Aparecida. Today it rests in Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida, a basilica consecrated by Pope John Paul II in 1980.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Archaeological pieces and sacred objects from the region fill the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum, within the Aparecida basilica complex. The museum opened in 1956.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
In 1956, São Paulo state created a set of museums for presidents born in the state, among them this one in Guaratinguetá dedicated to Rodrigues Alves, Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906.
Arriving in Penedo
Itatiaia National Park
Created in 1937, Parque Nacional do Itatiaia holds the distinction of being Brazil's first national park. It sits on the border of two states, Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais.
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
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 Penedo?
About 4 h 29 min of driving without stops, over 217 miles.
How far is Penedo from Guarujá by car?
About 217 miles (350 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 Penedo 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 Penedo?
In order: SPA-248/055, SP-150, SP-021, SP-070 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Guarujá to Penedo?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 156, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 156, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves (museum, mile 160, 0.5 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.