The Wayro route from Praia Grande to Conselheiro Lafaiete is 404 miles (650 km), about 9 h 24 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 404 mi (650 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 24 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-381 → MG-270 → BR-383 → CNL-215 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from Praia Grande to Conselheiro Lafaiete
SP-008 (155 mi) and BR-381 (102 mi) carry about 64% of the 404 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Praia Grande to Conselheiro Lafaiete, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 2–40 | 38 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 40–50 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 50–53 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 53–74 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 74–229 | 155 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 229–331 | 102 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-270 | 331–380 | 49 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-383 | 380–389 | 9 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 389–393 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| CNL-215 | 393–398 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 398–404 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 110 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Praia Grande and Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 39)
- Nature and outdoors: Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 55)
- Museums and history: Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 39), Museu Lasar Segall (mile 43), Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of São Paulo (mile 45), Casa Número Um (mile 47), Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (mile 50)
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.
Cinemateca Brasileira
The Cinemateca Brasileira is the Brazilian institution responsible for preserving the country's audiovisual production.
Museu Lasar Segall
Housed in the home and studio architect Gregori Warchavchik designed in 1932, the Museu Lasar Segall in São Paulo is an art museum devoted to artist Lasar Segall, who lived there until 1957.
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.
Casa Número Um
Casa Número Um is a three-story historic townhouse in central São Paulo, built where a rammed-earth house stood whose first recorded owner, in 1689, was Francisco Dias.
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.
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.
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, this hilltop sanctuary in Congonhas is famous for Aleijadinho's 12 soapstone prophets on the front terraces and six chapels holding 64 life-size cedar figures of the Passion.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Praia Grande to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 9 h 24 min of driving without stops, over 404 miles.
What is the driving distance from Praia Grande to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 404 miles (650 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 Praia Grande to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
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 Praia Grande to Conselheiro Lafaiete use?
In order: SP-160, SP-010, SP-008, BR-381, MG-270, BR-383 and CNL-215. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Praia Grande and Conselheiro Lafaiete?
Closest to the road: Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (museum, mile 39, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu Lasar Segall (art museum, mile 43, 2 mi from the route); Orthodox Metropolitan Cathedral of São Paulo (cathedral, mile 45, 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.