Itu to Guaratinguetá is about 168 road miles (270 km): roughly 3 h 21 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.”
| Distance | 168 mi (270 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 21 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-300 → SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Itu to Guaratinguetá: the shape of the trip
SP-060 (104 mi) and SP-348 (29 mi) carry about 79% of the 168 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Itu and Guaratinguetá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-300 | 1–25 | 24 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 25–26 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 26–55 | 29 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 55–63 | 8 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 63–167 | 104 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 167–168 | 1 | São Paulo |
What to see on the way from Itu to Guaratinguetá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Latin America Memorial (mile 58), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 127)
- Nature and outdoors: Cantareira State Park (mile 68), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 69)
- Museums and history: Ponte Torta (mile 30), Latin America Memorial (mile 58), Jewish Museum of São Paulo (mile 60), Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 63), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 69), Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos (mile 116), Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 127)
Ponte Torta
Known by several names, including Ponte Redonda and Ponte dos Bondes, Jundiaí's Ponte Torta is a heritage bridge protected by the city since 2008.
Latin America Memorial
Designed by Oscar Niemeyer and opened on March 18, 1989, the Latin America Memorial in São Paulo is a cultural, political and leisure complex dedicated to Latin American integration.
Jewish Museum of São Paulo
São Paulo's Jewish Museum presents exhibits on Jewish life in Brazil, with a collection of more than 2,000 items brought by immigrants.
Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo
Set in the Immigrant Inn building, opened in 1887 in São Paulo's Mooca neighborhood, the Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo tells the story of immigration.
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.
Cantareira State Park
In the Serra da Cantareira range, Cantareira State Park protects a stretch of Atlantic Forest north of the city of São Paulo.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Museum of Folklore of São José dos Campos
Since 1997, São José dos Campos has explored Brazilian folk traditions at the Museu do Folclore, located within the Parque da Cidade. Along with exhibitions, it runs a specialized library and a toy library.
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
Renovated and reopened in 2023, Caçapava's Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas dates to 1963 and moved to the city a year later. Its collection includes vintage vehicles and engines.
Arriving in Guaratinguetá
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
Museu Frei Galvão
The Museu Frei Galvão is a municipal cultural institution in Guaratinguetá, in São Paulo state, maintained jointly by the city government and a local association of the museum's friends.
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Conselheiro Rodrigues Alves
Francisco de Paula Rodrigues Alves, who lived in Guaratinguetá and served as Brazil's president from 1902 to 1906, is honored at the town's history museum.
More drives to Guaratinguetá
- Jacareí to Guaratinguetá
- São Paulo to Guaratinguetá
- Jundiaí to Guaratinguetá
- Sorocaba to Guaratinguetá
- Limeira to Guaratinguetá
- Tatuí to Guaratinguetá
From Itu to other places in Brazil
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Itu to Guaratinguetá?
About 3 h 21 min of driving without stops, over 168 miles.
How far is Guaratinguetá from Itu by car?
About 168 miles (270 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 Itu to Guaratinguetá?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Itu to Guaratinguetá?
In order: SP-300, SP-348, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Itu to Guaratinguetá?
Closest to the road: Latin America Memorial (museum, mile 58, 0.8 mi from the route); Ecological Park of Tietê (museum, mile 69, 1 mi from the route); Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 127, 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.