The Wayro route from Piracicaba to Santos is 144 miles (232 km), about 2 h 58 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance | 144 mi (232 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 58 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 5.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Piracicaba to Santos
SP-348 (73 mi) and SP-160 (36 mi) carry about 76% of the 144 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Piracicaba to Santos
| 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 | 103–139 | 36 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 139–144 | 5 | São Paulo |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Piracicaba and Santos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 93), Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 95), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 104)
- Nature and outdoors: Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 88)
- Museums and history: Immigration Museum (mile 14), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 93), Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 95), Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial (mile 98), Professor Aristóteles Orsini Planetarium (mile 99), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 104)
- With kids: Simba Safari (mile 104)
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.
Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo
Also known as the Crime Museum, the Civil Police Museum in São Paulo's University City, Butantã, preserves police investigation records, weapons, jailhouse tattoos and objects used in crimes.
Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial
Opened in 1994, the Luiz Cássio dos Santos Werneck Memorial preserves the history of São Paulo Futebol Clube, displaying historic objects to fans and visitors.
Professor Aristóteles Orsini Planetarium
Inside Ibirapuera Park in São Paulo, the Professor Aristóteles Orsini Planetarium, also called the Ibirapuera Planetarium, opened in January 1957 as the first planetarium in Brazil and Latin America.
Simba Safari
At Simba Safari, a zoo in São Paulo's Cursino district, visitors ride park vehicles along a route of about 2.9 km through roughly 80,000 square meters to see the animals.
Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo
The University of São Paulo's Science Museum, created in 2005, brings the exact, human and natural sciences, technology and the arts to the public beyond the campus.
Once you reach Santos
Itararé Beach
Itararé Beach in São Vicente fronts Santos Bay and runs 2.9 kilometers from Ilha Porchat to Canal 1, crossing into neighboring Santos.
Praia do Guaiuba
With fine, light-colored sand stretching about 790 meters, Praia do Guaiúba is a beach in Guarujá, São Paulo.
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.
More drives to Santos
- São Paulo to Santos
- Jundiaí to Santos
- Campinas to Santos
- Ribeirão Preto to Santos
- Uberlândia to Santos
- Mogi das Cruzes to Santos
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 does it take to drive from Piracicaba to Santos?
About 2 h 58 min of driving without stops, over 144 miles.
What is the driving distance from Piracicaba to Santos?
About 144 miles (232 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 Piracicaba to Santos 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 Piracicaba to Santos 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 Santos?
Closest to the road: Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (monument, mile 93, 0.6 mi from the route); Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (police museum, mile 95, 0.5 mi from the route); Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (museum, mile 104, 0.6 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.