Pouso Alegre to Cubatão is about 158 road miles (254 km): roughly 3 h 42 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.”
| Distance | 158 mi (254 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 3 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | CPL-025 → BR-381 → SP-150 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Pouso Alegre to Cubatão: the shape of the trip
BR-381 (111 mi) and SP-150 (30 mi) carry about 89% of the 158 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Pouso Alegre to Cubatão: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| CPL-025 | 2–6 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 6–117 | 111 | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 117–120 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 120–126 | 6 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 126–127 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-150 | 127–157 | 30 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 157–158 | 1 | São Paulo |
- Mile 61 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
What to see on the way from Pouso Alegre to Cubatão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Cantareira State Park (mile 111), Teatro Padre Bento (mile 116)
- Nature and outdoors: Cantareira State Park (mile 111), Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 115)
- Museums and history: Museu Penitenciário Paulista (mile 120), Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (mile 121), Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 126), Historical Museum of São Caetano do Sul (mile 127), Casa do Olhar Luiz Sacilotto (mile 132), Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento (mile 134)
- With kids: Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento (mile 134)
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.
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 Padre Bento
Teatro Padre Bento is a theater in Guarulhos whose building is protected as heritage by both the São Paulo state heritage council and the city's own heritage council.
Museu Penitenciário Paulista
Opened in 2014 on the grounds of the former Carandiru prison complex, now Parque da Juventude, this São Paulo museum covers the history of the state's prison system.
Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo
Founded in 1958, this São Paulo museum preserves and exhibits the history and material heritage of the state's Military Police and the forces that came before it.
Monument to the Independence of Brazil
Made of granite and bronze, the Monument to the Independence of Brazil stands in Independence Park in São Paulo and is also known as the Ipiranga Monument or Altar of the Fatherland.
Historical Museum of São Caetano do Sul
Run by the Fundação Pró-Memória, the Historical Museum of São Caetano do Sul (Museu Histórico Municipal) is the city's municipal history museum, set in São Caetano do Sul.
Casa do Olhar Luiz Sacilotto
Opened in 1992 by the city of Santo André, Casa do Olhar Luiz Sacilotto is a visual arts museum set in a house built in the mid-1920s in the city center.
Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento
Sabina Escola Parque do Conhecimento is a science museum in Santo André, in Greater São Paulo, and one of the area's planetarium venues.
Once you reach Cubatão
Santos Botanical Garden
Named for activist Chico Mendes, Santos Botanical Garden is an ecological park that preserves plant species and grows seedlings for the beachfront gardens and other public spaces of Santos.
Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature
São Vicente's Museum of Natural Sciences and Cultural Center Jewels of Nature (Joias da Natureza) is a museum of mineralogy and natural sciences in São Paulo state.
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.
More drives to Cubatão
- São Paulo to Cubatão
- Jundiaí to Cubatão
- Bragança Paulista to Cubatão
- Itu to Cubatão
- Campinas to Cubatão
- Limeira to Cubatão
From Pouso Alegre to other places in Brazil
- Pouso Alegre to Paranapiacaba
- Pouso Alegre to Trindade
- Pouso Alegre to Itanhaém
- Pouso Alegre to Tatuí
- Pouso Alegre to Araruama
- Pouso Alegre to Ituiutaba
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pouso Alegre to Cubatão?
About 3 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 158 miles.
What is the driving distance from Pouso Alegre to Cubatão?
About 158 miles (254 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 Pouso Alegre to Cubatão drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Pouso Alegre to Cubatão?
In order: CPL-025, BR-381 and SP-150. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Pouso Alegre and Cubatão?
Closest to the road: Cantareira State Park (state park, mile 111, 0.8 mi from the route); Teatro Padre Bento (theater, mile 116, 0.9 mi from the route); Monument to the Independence of Brazil (monument, mile 126, 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.