By road, Piracicaba and Praia Grande are about 143 miles (230 km) apart, or roughly 2 h 55 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.”
| Distance | 143 mi (230 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-304 → SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-160 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Piracicaba to Praia Grande: the shape of the trip
SP-348 (73 mi) and SP-160 (37 mi) carry about 77% of the 143 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Piracicaba to Praia Grande
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-304 | 2–14 | 12 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 14–15 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 15–88 | 73 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 88–89 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 89–96 | 7 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 96–97 | 1 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 97–103 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 103–140 | 37 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 140–143 | 3 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Praia Grande
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 93), Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo (mile 94)
- Nature and outdoors: Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 88)
- Museums and history: Immigration Museum (mile 14), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 93), Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo (mile 94), Ema Gordon Klabin Cultural Foundation (mile 97), Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo (mile 99), Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill (mile 101)
- With kids: São Paulo Aquarium (mile 103)
Immigration Museum
The Immigration Museum in Santa Bárbara d'Oeste, São Paulo state, opened in January 1988 with a collection from the Fraternity of American Descendants, the group that manages the Cemetery of the Americans.
Albert Löfgren State Park
Better known as the São Paulo Forest Gardens, Albert Löfgren State Park is a state-run park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Teatro J. Safra
Teatro J. Safra is a theater in the city of São Paulo, with Maurício Machado serving as its manager and artistic curator.
Monument to Ramos de Azevedo
Sculptor Galileo Emendabili designed this bronze-and-granite monument in São Paulo as a tribute to architect Francisco de Paula Ramos de Azevedo.
Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo
Created in 1999 at the University of São Paulo's School of Education, the Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo collects toys, games, teaching materials, and photos dating from the early 20th century.
Ema Gordon Klabin Cultural Foundation
The Ema Gordon Klabin Cultural Foundation is an art museum in São Paulo, set up in 1978 as a not-for-profit private institution recognized as being of federal public interest.
Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo
Contemporary art fills the Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo, housed in Palácio 9 de Julho, the state Legislative Assembly building opposite Ibirapuera Park.
Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill
Founded in 2002 in São Paulo's Vila Clementino, Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill is a museum presenting the culture of visual impairment as historical heritage.
São Paulo Aquarium
The São Paulo Aquarium is an oceanarium in the Ipiranga district of São Paulo, opened in July 2006 as the first themed aquarium in Latin America.
When you get to Praia Grande
Milionários beach
On the São Vicente coast in São Paulo state, Praia dos Milionários is known for calm water and short, narrow strips of sand.
Praia do Canto do Forte (Praia Grande)
At the eastern end of the Praia Grande shoreline in São Paulo state, Praia do Forte sits beside the Fortaleza de Itaipu, the military complex that gives the beach its name.
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.
More drives to Praia Grande
- Jundiaí to Praia Grande
- Campinas to Praia Grande
- Ribeirão Preto to Praia Grande
- Bauru to Praia Grande
- Uberlândia to Praia Grande
- Sorocaba to Praia Grande
From Piracicaba to other places in Brazil
- Piracicaba to Bragança Paulista
- Piracicaba to Araraquara
- Piracicaba to Paranapiacaba
- Piracicaba to Jacareí
- Piracicaba to Cubatão
- Piracicaba to São Vicente
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Piracicaba to Praia Grande?
About 2 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 143 miles.
What is the driving distance from Piracicaba to Praia Grande?
About 143 miles (230 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 Piracicaba to Praia Grande?
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 Piracicaba to Praia Grande use?
In order: SP-304, SP-348, SP-015 and SP-160. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Piracicaba and Praia Grande?
Closest to the road: Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (monument, mile 93, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo (toy museum, mile 94, 0.4 mi from the route); Ema Gordon Klabin Cultural Foundation (art museum, mile 97, 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.