By road, Limeira and Barretos are about 175 miles (282 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 26 min of driving.
- 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Total distance | 175 mi (282 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-330 → SP-310 → SP-326 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
How the Limeira to Barretos drive plays out
SP-310 (87 mi) and SP-326 (79 mi) carry about 95% of the 175 miles. None of the 7 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect Limeira and Barretos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–3 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 3–6 | 3 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 6–7 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 7–94 | 87 | São Paulo |
| SP-326 | 94–173 | 79 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 173–175 | 2 | São Paulo |
Stops between Limeira and Barretos
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
The Heinz Ebert Museum of Minerals and Rocks is located on the Unesp campus in Rio Claro, in São Paulo state, inside the Department of Petrology and Metallogeny building.
Astronomical Observatory Dietrich Schiel
On USP's Campus 1 in São Carlos, the Dietrich Schiel Observatory opened in April 1986, coinciding with the passage of Halley's Comet, and belongs to the university's science outreach center.
Museu da Energia
Inside the Monjolinho hydroelectric plant in São Carlos, the Museu da Energia tells the story of the power sector, from early equipment to CPFL's 90 years of work in interior São Paulo.
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
A small theater, rooms for cultural workshops and historical collections from documents to artworks fill Araraquara's Casa da Cultura.
Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral, Jaboticabal
Jaboticabal's Our Lady of Carmel Cathedral stands on Joaquim Batista Square, the city's zero point. It serves as seat of the Catholic Diocese of Jaboticabal and became a parish in 1898.
Museu Histórico de Jaboticabal
Run by the city of Jaboticabal, the Museu Histórico de Jaboticabal Aloísio de Almeida was created by law in 1965 and opened to the public on July 16, 1979, to preserve the town's historic and artistic heritage.
André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo
Known locally as the Museu do Automóvel, Bebedouro's private museum grew from Eduardo André Matarazzo's collection of vintage vehicles and also shows retired airliners outdoors, including a DC-3 and a Vickers Viscount.
When you get to Barretos
Museu Ruy Menezes
In Barretos, São Paulo, the Ruy Menezes Historical, Artistic and Folkloric Museum safeguards the city's memory through documents and objects from local history.
More drives to Barretos
- Araraquara to Barretos
- São Carlos to Barretos
- Piracicaba to Barretos
- Poços de Caldas to Barretos
- Campinas to Barretos
- Itu to Barretos
From Limeira to other places in Brazil
- Limeira to Araraquara
- Limeira to Araxá
- Limeira to Araguari
- Limeira to Ituiutaba
- Limeira to Itumbiara
- Limeira to Rio Verde
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Limeira to Barretos?
About 3 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 175 miles.
What is the driving distance from Limeira to Barretos?
About 175 miles (282 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 Limeira to Barretos drive?
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 Limeira to Barretos use?
In order: SP-330, SP-310 and SP-326. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Limeira and Barretos?
Closest to the road: Astronomical Observatory Dietrich Schiel (astronomical observatory, mile 58, 2 mi from the route); Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (historic site, mile 81, 1 mi from the route); Museu Histórico de Jaboticabal (museum, mile 124, 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.