Mogi das Cruzes to Franca is about 280 road miles (451 km): roughly 5 h 25 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.”
| Total distance | 280 mi (451 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 25 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-070 → SP-015 → SP-348 → SPA-102/330 → SP-330 → SP-334 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Mogi das Cruzes to Franca drive plays out
SP-330 (134 mi) and SP-348 (50 mi) carry about 66% of the 280 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Mogi das Cruzes and Franca
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 9–30 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 30–41 | 11 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 41–42 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 42–92 | 50 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 92–97 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 97–231 | 134 | São Paulo |
| SP-334 | 231–278 | 47 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 278–280 | 2 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Franca
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 27), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 138), Museu de Cravinhos (mile 214), Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 242)
- Nature and outdoors: Cantareira State Park (mile 27), Porto Ferreira State Park (mile 173)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 27), Prestes Maia Gallery (mile 36), Ponte Torta (mile 66), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 138), Museu de Cravinhos (mile 214), Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 242)
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.
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.
Prestes Maia Gallery
An underground arts space linking Patriarca Square with Anhangabaú Valley, the Prestes Maia Gallery is where São Paulo's first public escalators opened in 1955.
Teatro Brasileiro de Comédia
Businessman Franco Zampari founded the Teatro Brasileiro de Comédia in 1948 in Bela Vista, a neighborhood in the central zone of São Paulo.
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.
Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Araras' Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is a Catholic parish church that Pope Benedict XVI elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 2010; it belongs to the Diocese of Limeira.
Porto Ferreira State Park
Porto Ferreira State Park covers about 611 hectares in São Paulo state, where vegetation shifts from cerrado savanna to forest with jequitibá trees, and is set aside for recreation and environmental education.
Museu de Cravinhos
The Museu de Cravinhos is a natural history museum in Cravinhos, in the Ribeirão Preto region of São Paulo state. It opened on October 7, 2004.
Museu Casa de Portinari
In Brodowski, Candido Portinari's childhood home is now the Museu Casa de Portinari, where the painter often returned to stay with family. Inside are several of his works, mostly murals painted in fresco and tempera.
In Franca itself
José Chiachiri Municipal Historical Museum
Franca's municipal history museum opened to the public in 1959 and bears the name of its first director, journalist José Chiachiri. Its eclectic collection, donated piece by piece by local residents, ranges from antique furniture to parts of the city's old animal-drawn tram.
Pinacoteca Municipal Miguel Ângelo Pucci
Founded on December 15, 1970, the Pinacoteca Municipal "Miguel Ângelo Pucci" is a public art museum in Franca, run by the city's Sports, Art and Culture Foundation.
Jardim Zoobotânico de Franca
In the city of Franca, the Jardim Zoobotânico de Franca is a public zoo and botanical garden that preserves plants and native forest. It began as a 1950s tree nursery and became a zoobotanical garden in the 1990s.
More drives to Franca
- Bauru to Franca
- Campinas to Franca
- São Paulo to Franca
- Santos to Franca
- São José dos Campos to Franca
- Praia Grande to Franca
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 does it take to drive from Mogi das Cruzes to Franca?
About 5 h 25 min of driving without stops, over 280 miles.
How far is Franca from Mogi das Cruzes by car?
About 280 miles (451 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 Mogi das Cruzes to Franca 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 Mogi das Cruzes to Franca use?
In order: SP-070, SP-015, SP-348, SPA-102/330, SP-330 and SP-334. 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 Franca?
Closest to the road: Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (basilica, mile 138, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu de Cravinhos (museum, mile 214, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu Casa de Portinari (museum, mile 242, 0.2 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.