Plan on about 2 h 10 min of driving for the 89-mile (144 km) trip from Mogi das Cruzes to Itanhaém, before any 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 | 89 mi (144 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-066 → SP-021 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Mogi das Cruzes to Itanhaém: the shape of the trip
SP-055 (29 mi) and SP-021 (26 mi) carry about 62% of the 89 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Mogi das Cruzes to Itanhaém
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-066 | 4–9 | 5 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 9–11 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 11–37 | 26 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 37–40 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 40–58 | 18 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 58–60 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 60–89 | 29 | São Paulo |
Stops between Mogi das Cruzes and Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 30)
- Nature and outdoors: Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 30), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 33), Serra do Mar State Park (mile 50), Praia da Guilhermina (mile 64), Boqueirão Beach (mile 64), Praia da Tupi (mile 68)
- Museums and history: Museu Barão de Mauá (mile 25), Calçada do Lorena (mile 57)
Museu Barão de Mauá
Mauá's history museum keeps photographs, objects and documents on the city's past and serves as its main center for historical research.
Pedroso Municipal Nature Park
Santo André's Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (Parque do Pedroso) is a strictly protected conservation unit that holds important water sources and a fragment of Atlantic Forest.
Parque Natural Estoril
In São Bernardo do Campo, Parque Natural Estoril is a conservation area protecting Atlantic Forest, part of the Billings Reservoir and local wildlife across roughly 373,000 square meters.
Serra do Mar State Park
Covering 778,381 acres of the Serra do Mar mountain range in São Paulo state, this state park protects a vast expanse of continuous Atlantic Forest.
Calçada do Lorena
Calçada do Lorena, in the Serra do Mar of São Paulo state, was the first paved road linking São Paulo to Santos, built on the orders of governor Bernardo José Maria de Lorena.
Praia da Guilhermina
Stretching 1.5 kilometers along the shore of Praia Grande, São Paulo, Praia da Guilhermina sits between Aviação and Boqueirão beaches.
Boqueirão Beach
Running 670 meters along the Praia Grande shoreline between Forte and Guilhermina beaches, Praia do Boqueirão has restaurants, kiosks and a tourist information post.
Praia da Tupi
Praia da Tupi is a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo state, with yellowish sand and blue water; it is one of the city's less crowded beaches and a favorite with surfers.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
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 Itu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mogi das Cruzes to Itanhaém?
About 2 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 89 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mogi das Cruzes to Itanhaém?
About 89 miles (144 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 Itanhaém drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Mogi das Cruzes to Itanhaém?
In order: SP-066, SP-021, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mogi das Cruzes and Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (municipal nature park, mile 30, 0.7 mi from the route); Parque Natural Estoril (park, mile 33, 1 mi from the route); Calçada do Lorena (historic site, mile 57, 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.