Pouso Alegre to Itanhaém is about 191 road miles (308 km): roughly 4 h 23 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 191 mi (308 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | CPL-025 → BR-381 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | Minas Gerais, São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 7.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Pouso Alegre to Itanhaém: the shape of the trip
BR-381 (111 mi) and SP-160 (30 mi) carry about 74% of the 191 miles. It runs through 2 states: Minas Gerais, São Paulo. None of the 9 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: Pouso Alegre to Itanhaém
| 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 | 120–130 | 10 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 130–160 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 160–161 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 161–191 | 30 | São Paulo |
- Mile 61 of this route: Minas Gerais → São Paulo (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Itanhaém
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 89), Praia da Tupi (mile 169)
- Museums and history: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 89), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 121), Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo (mile 121), Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of São Paulo (mile 126), Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 126), Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo (mile 130), Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill (mile 130), Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo (mile 136)
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Hang gliders and paragliders launch from Pedra Grande, and a trail leads to views over nearby towns. At about 1,400 meters, it's the highest point in Atibaia.
Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo
In the left wing of the Luz Monastery, founded in 1774 by Frei Galvão, the Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo collects and displays Brazilian sacred art.
Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo
Sixty-six graffiti panels on the pillars of the elevated Metro Line 1-Blue along Avenida Cruzeiro do Sul, between Santana and Portuguesa-Tietê stations, make up this open-air urban art museum.
Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of São Paulo
On Rua Vergueiro in the Paraíso area of São Paulo, the Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral belongs to the Greek Orthodox Church of Antioch and is dedicated to Paul the Apostle.
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.
Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo
The University of São Paulo's Museum of Contemporary Art shows contemporary art at the university's main campus and in Ibirapuera Park, both in São Paulo.
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.
Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo
This municipal art gallery in São Bernardo do Campo studies and shows modern and contemporary art, with works by Tomie Ohtake, Waldomiro de Deus and Wesley Duke Lee in its collection.
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 Pouso Alegre to other places in Brazil
- Pouso Alegre to Paranapiacaba
- Pouso Alegre to Cubatão
- Pouso Alegre to Trindade
- 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 Itanhaém?
About 4 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 191 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Pouso Alegre by car?
About 191 miles (308 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 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 Pouso Alegre to Itanhaém?
In order: CPL-025, BR-381, 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 Pouso Alegre to Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Monument to the Independence of Brazil (monument, mile 126, 1 mi from the route); Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill (museum, mile 130, 2 mi from the route); Praia da Tupi (beach, mile 169, 3 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.