The Wayro route from Mogi das Cruzes to Bauru is 239 miles (384 km), about 4 h 34 min of driving without 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 by road | 239 mi (384 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 34 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-070 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-209 → SP-300 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Mogi das Cruzes to Bauru is like
SP-280 (119 mi) and SP-300 (54 mi) carry about 72% of the 239 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Mogi das Cruzes to Bauru, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 9–30 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 30–43 | 13 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 43–48 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 48–167 | 119 | São Paulo |
| SP-209 | 167–179 | 12 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 179–180 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-300 | 180–234 | 54 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 234–239 | 5 | São Paulo |
What to see on the way from Mogi das Cruzes to Bauru
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Market of Lapa (mile 40), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 47)
- Nature and outdoors: Cantareira State Park (mile 27), Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 87)
- Museums and history: Banco do Brasil Cultural Center (mile 36), Estação Pinacoteca (mile 37), Museu de Anatomia Humana da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 44), Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (mile 47), Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (mile 57)
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.
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.
Banco do Brasil Cultural Center
The Banco do Brasil Cultural Center opened on April 21, 2001, on Álvares Penteado Street in São Paulo's historic center, near São Bento metro station.
Estação Pinacoteca
Estação Pinacoteca is one of the buildings of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo and hosts short-term exhibitions; the state government maintains it, and the Associação Pinacoteca Arte e Cultura has run it since 2006.
Municipal Market of Lapa
Opened on August 24, 1954, the Lapa Municipal Market (Mercadão da Lapa) is a landmark and tourist stop in Lapa, a neighborhood in São Paulo's west zone.
Museu de Anatomia Humana da Universidade de São Paulo
Founded by Professor Alfonso Bovero, the Museum of Human Anatomy of the University of São Paulo grew out of his teaching of anatomy and histology at the old medical school.
Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum
Also called the Osasco Museum, the Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum occupies a 19th-century mansion built by Antônio Agú for banker Giovanni Brícola in Osasco, Greater São Paulo.
Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi
Named for Emanuel von Lauenstein Massarani, this contemporary art museum is housed in the Itapevi city council building, in the northeast part of the city.
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.
When you get to Bauru
Botanical Garden of Bauru
Bauru's municipal botanical garden (Jardim Botânico de Bauru) covers 793 acres, mostly cerrado, with patches of semideciduous seasonal forest and marsh vegetation.
Bauru Zoo
Bauru Zoo (Parque Zoológico Municipal de Bauru) is a public zoo in São Paulo state known for its work preserving Brazilian wildlife. It opened on August 24, 1980, and covers 50,000 square meters.
Museu da Imagem e do Som de Bauru
Bauru's Museum of Image and Sound (Museu da Imagem e do Som de Bauru) collects photos, records, recordings, film footage and equipment to preserve and share the city's media history and culture.
More drives to Bauru
- Ribeirão Preto to Bauru
- Uberlândia to Bauru
- Campinas to Bauru
- Jundiaí to Bauru
- São Paulo to Bauru
- Santos to Bauru
From Mogi das Cruzes to other places in Brazil
- Mogi das Cruzes to Cubatão
- Mogi das Cruzes to Santos
- Mogi das Cruzes to São Vicente
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jundiaí
- Mogi das Cruzes to Bragança Paulista
- Mogi das Cruzes to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mogi das Cruzes to Bauru?
About 4 h 34 min of driving without stops, over 239 miles.
How far is Bauru from Mogi das Cruzes by car?
About 239 miles (384 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 Mogi das Cruzes to Bauru?
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 Mogi das Cruzes to Bauru use?
In order: SP-070, SP-015, SP-280, SP-209 and SP-300. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Mogi das Cruzes to Bauru?
Closest to the road: Estação Pinacoteca (museum, mile 37, 1 mi from the route); Municipal Market of Lapa (market, mile 40, 0.8 mi from the route); Dimitri Sensaud de Lavaud Museum (museum, mile 47, 0.8 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.