Pindamonhangaba to Itanhaém is about 159 road miles (256 km): roughly 3 h 22 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance by road | 159 mi (256 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 22 min |
| Main roads, in order | BR-383 → SP-060 → SPI 117/070 → SP-070 → SP-021 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Pindamonhangaba–Itanhaém drive in a few lines
SPI 117/070 (42 mi) and SP-021 (32 mi) carry about 47% of the 159 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Pindamonhangaba to Itanhaém, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| BR-383 | 1–4 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 4–16 | 12 | São Paulo |
| SPI 117/070 | 16–58 | 42 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 58–74 | 16 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 74–75 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 75–107 | 32 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 107–109 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 109–128 | 19 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 128–129 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 129–158 | 29 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 158–159 | 1 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 100)
- Nature and outdoors: Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 100), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 103), Serra do Mar State Park (mile 120), Xixová-Japuí State Park (mile 133), Praia da Guilhermina (mile 134), Praia da Tupi (mile 137)
- Museums and history: Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 16), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 48), Museu Barão de Mauá (mile 94)
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recall immigrant life at the Italian Immigration Museum, housed in the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm, a district of Taubaté.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
An 1857 mansion in Jacareí is home to the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley, where collections range from paintings and religious and popular art to archaeological pottery and stone tools.
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.
Xixová-Japuí State Park
On the Atlantic coast of São Paulo state, Xixová-Japuí State Park protects an isolated stretch of well-preserved Atlantic Forest.
Praia da Guilhermina
Stretching 1.5 kilometers along the shore of Praia Grande, São Paulo, Praia da Guilhermina sits between Aviação and Boqueirão beaches.
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.
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From Pindamonhangaba to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pindamonhangaba to Itanhaém?
About 3 h 22 min of driving without stops, over 159 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pindamonhangaba to Itanhaém?
About 159 miles (256 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 Pindamonhangaba to Itanhaém?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pindamonhangaba to Itanhaém?
In order: BR-383, SP-060, SPI 117/070, SP-070, SP-021, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pindamonhangaba to Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (museum, mile 48, 2 mi from the route); Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (municipal nature park, mile 100, 0.7 mi from the route); Parque Natural Estoril (park, mile 103, 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.