Jacareí to Botucatu is about 193 road miles (310 km): roughly 3 h 37 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance by road | 193 mi (310 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 37 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-209 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Jacareí to Botucatu is like
SP-280 (119 mi) and SP-060 (40 mi) carry about 82% of the 193 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Jacareí to Botucatu: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 5–45 | 40 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 45–55 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 55–59 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 59–178 | 119 | São Paulo |
| SP-209 | 178–191 | 13 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 191–193 | 2 | São Paulo |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Jacareí and Botucatu
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Computador (mile 48), Municipal Museum of Barueri (mile 65)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 98)
- Museums and history: Pátio do Colégio (mile 47), Museu do Computador (mile 48), Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 56), Oceanographic Museum in the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo (mile 56), Municipal Museum of Barueri (mile 65)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 39)
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.
Nelson Rodrigues Theatre
Built on the former headquarters of the farm that gave rise to the Vila Galvão neighborhood, the Nelson Rodrigues Theatre in Guarulhos was designed by architect Ramos de Azevedo.
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.
Pátio do Colégio
Pátio do Colégio is the historic Jesuit church and school in São Paulo, Brazil; the name also refers to the square in front of the church.
Museu do Computador
Run by a private nonprofit founded in São Paulo in 1998, Museu do Computador restores and exhibits computers and other objects from the history of computing, holding traveling events and temporary shows.
Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo
Run as a department of the University of São Paulo, this museum of archaeology and ethnology focuses on research, teaching, and sharing cultural and scientific knowledge with the public.
Oceanographic Museum in the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo
Inside the University of São Paulo campus, the Oceanographic Museum, founded in 1988, has permanent exhibits on ocean dynamics, structure and biodiversity and on oceanographic science.
Municipal Museum of Barueri
In the Jardim Belval neighborhood of Barueri, the Oswaldo Abat Municipal Museum occupies a heritage building and holds Indigenous objects excavated at the Aldeia de Barueri, photographs and sculptures on local history.
Parque Geológico do Varvito
Glacial lakes about 280 million years ago left behind the layered varvite now visible at this closed quarry in Itu. The site is a protected geological monument, and visitors can walk right past its walls.
More drives to Botucatu
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- Uberlândia to Botucatu
- Rio Verde to Botucatu
- Campinas to Botucatu
- Bragança Paulista to Botucatu
- Jundiaí to Botucatu
From Jacareí to other places in Brazil
- Jacareí to Bragança Paulista
- Jacareí to Itu
- Jacareí to Itanhaém
- Jacareí to Mogi Guaçu
- Jacareí to Araxá
- Jacareí to Araguari
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Jacareí to Botucatu?
About 3 h 37 min of driving without stops, over 193 miles.
What is the driving distance from Jacareí to Botucatu?
About 193 miles (310 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 Jacareí to Botucatu?
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 Jacareí to Botucatu use?
In order: SP-060, SP-015, SP-280 and SP-209. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Jacareí and Botucatu?
Closest to the road: Pátio do Colégio (mission, mile 47, 2 mi from the route); Museu do Computador (museum, mile 48, 0.6 mi from the route); Municipal Museum of Barueri (museum, mile 65, 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.