Plan on about 5 h 30 min of driving for the 247-mile (397 km) trip from Guarujá to Varginha, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 247 mi (397 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-248/055 → SP-150 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-491 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
The Guarujá–Varginha drive in a few lines
SP-008 (152 mi) and SP-150 (28 mi) carry about 73% of the 247 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Guarujá and Varginha
| 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 | 80–232 | 152 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 232–243 | 11 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 243–247 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 116 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between Guarujá and Varginha
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 50), Teatro Padre Bento (mile 60)
- 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), São Paulo City Art Collection (mile 50), Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo (mile 56), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 86)
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.
São Paulo City Art Collection
Founded in 1961, the Pinacoteca Municipal manages and exhibits São Paulo's city-owned art collection, which traces back to Brazil's first public collection of modern art.
Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo
Sixty-six graffiti panels on the pillars of the elevated Metro Line 1-Blue along Avenida Cruzeiro do Sul, between Santana and Portuguesa-Tietê stations, make up this open-air urban art museum.
Teatro Padre Bento
Teatro Padre Bento is a theater in Guarulhos whose building is protected as heritage by both the São Paulo state heritage council and the city's own heritage council.
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.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Hang gliders and paragliders launch from Pedra Grande, and a trail leads to views over nearby towns. At about 1,400 meters, it's the highest point in Atibaia.
Arriving in Varginha
Museu Municipal de Varginha
Varginha's municipal museum occupies a building put up in 1920 as the local Banco do Brasil office, in what was then the town's commercial heart.
More drives to Varginha
- Belo Horizonte to Varginha
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Varginha
- Ribeirão Preto to Varginha
- Sete Lagoas to Varginha
- Mogi das Cruzes to Varginha
- Araraquara to Varginha
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 is the drive from Guarujá to Varginha?
About 5 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 247 miles.
How far is Varginha from Guarujá by car?
About 247 miles (397 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 Varginha 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 Varginha?
In order: SPA-248/055, SP-150, SP-010, SP-008 and BR-491. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Guarujá and Varginha?
Closest to the road: Jardim do Parque da Independência (garden, mile 50, 0.8 mi from the route); Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo (museum, mile 56, 3 mi from the route); Teatro Padre Bento (theater, mile 60, 0.9 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.