Plan on about 4 h 13 min of driving for the 212-mile (341 km) trip from Itapetininga to Guaratinguetá, 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 212 mi (341 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 13 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SPI 091/270 → SP-075 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Itapetininga to Guaratinguetá: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (104 mi) and SP-270 (46 mi) carry about 71% of the 212 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Itapetininga to Guaratinguetá: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 1–47 | 46 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 47–52 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 52–55 | 3 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 55–56 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 56–96 | 40 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 96–97 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 97–107 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 107–211 | 104 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 211–212 | 1 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Guaratinguetá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 44), Memorial da Inclusão (mile 103), Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo (mile 104), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 112)
- Museums and history: Memorial da Inclusão (mile 103), Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo (mile 104), Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 112), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 112), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 160), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 178)
- With kids: Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 44)
Mosteiro São Bento
The Mosteiro de São Bento in Sorocaba is a Benedictine monastery in the city of Sorocaba, in the interior of São Paulo state.
Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros
Sorocaba's municipal zoo, Quinzinho de Barros, covers about 37 acres in São Paulo state and belongs to the Society of Brazilian Zoos.
Memorial da Inclusão
In São Paulo's Barra Funda neighborhood, the Memorial da Inclusão tells the story of the disability rights movement in Brazil and worldwide, focusing on the late 1970s and early 1980s.
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.
Municipal Theater of Mooca Arthur Azevedo
Designed by architect Roberto Tibau and opened in 1952, the Arthur Azevedo Theater in São Paulo's Mooca district was listed by the city in 1992 as a significant example of 1950s architecture.
Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos
Opened in October 1960, the Guarulhos Municipal History Museum shares its building with the city's public library, the Biblioteca Pública Municipal Paulo do Carmo Dias.
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos
Also called Guarulhos Cathedral, this Catholic church was built in 1665 in the center of Guarulhos, São Paulo state.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Set inside São José dos Campos' Parque da Cidade, the Museum of Folklore (Museu do Folclore) has explored Brazilian popular culture since 1997 through exhibitions, a specialized library and a toy library.
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.
When you get to Guaratinguetá
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.
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.
Museu Frei Galvão
Guaratinguetá's city government and a local association of museum friends jointly maintain the Museu Frei Galvão, a municipal cultural institution in São Paulo state.
More drives to Guaratinguetá
- Jacareí to Guaratinguetá
- São Paulo to Guaratinguetá
- Jundiaí to Guaratinguetá
- Sorocaba to Guaratinguetá
- Itu to Guaratinguetá
- Limeira to Guaratinguetá
From Itapetininga to other places in Brazil
- Itapetininga to Paranapiacaba
- Itapetininga to Cubatão
- Itapetininga to Mogi Guaçu
- Itapetininga to Itanhaém
- Itapetininga to Araxá
- Itapetininga to Araguari
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itapetininga to Guaratinguetá?
About 4 h 13 min of driving without stops, over 212 miles.
How far is Guaratinguetá from Itapetininga by car?
About 212 miles (341 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 Itapetininga to Guaratinguetá drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Itapetininga to Guaratinguetá?
In order: SP-270, SPI 091/270, SP-075, SP-280, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Itapetininga and Guaratinguetá?
Closest to the road: Memorial da Inclusão (museum, mile 103, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo (museum, mile 104, 0.8 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (cathedral, mile 112, 0.6 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.