The Wayro route from Praia Grande to Divinópolis is 362 miles (582 km), about 8 h 6 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 362 mi (582 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 6 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-381 → BR-494 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Praia Grande–Divinópolis drive in a few lines
SP-008 (155 mi) and BR-381 (85 mi) carry about 66% of the 362 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Praia Grande to Divinópolis, 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 | 229–314 | 85 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 314–358 | 44 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 358–362 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 110 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Praia Grande and Divinópolis
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): São Paulo Zoo (mile 39), Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 40)
- Nature and outdoors: Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 55)
- Museums and history: Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 40), Museu Lasar Segall (mile 43), Catedral de São Nicolau (mile 45), CAIXA Cultural São Paulo (mile 47), Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (mile 50), Museu Penitenciário Paulista (mile 50)
- With kids: Cidade da Criança (mile 35), São Paulo Zoo (mile 39)
Cidade da Criança
Opened on October 10, 1968, Cidade da Criança in São Bernardo do Campo was the first theme park in Brazil and Latin America and sits behind the former Vera Cruz Film Studios.
São Paulo Zoo
Set in São Paulo's South Zone on 824,529 square meters of former Atlantic Forest, the São Paulo Zoo contains the spring of the Ipiranga Brook and about four kilometers of pathways.
Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues
Part of São Paulo's Instituto de Botânica, the Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues is a public state museum that works as an educational exhibition space.
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.
Catedral de São Nicolau
This São Paulo church, the Catedral de São Nicolau, belongs to the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia and once served as the seat of the former Diocese of São Paulo and Brazil.
CAIXA Cultural São Paulo
CAIXA Cultural São Paulo is a museum and community center, one of the CAIXA Cultural network's units, maintained by Caixa Econômica Federal.
Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport
Founded in 1985 on the initiative of former transit worker Gaetano Ferolla, the Gaetano Ferolla Museum of Public Transport (Museu dos Transportes Públicos) has carried his name since 1991.
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.
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.
Once you reach Divinópolis
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
More drives to Divinópolis
- Belo Horizonte to Divinópolis
- Ipatinga to Divinópolis
- Governador Valadares to Divinópolis
- Petrópolis to Divinópolis
- Uberaba to Divinópolis
- Rio de Janeiro to Divinópolis
From Praia Grande to other places in Brazil
- Praia Grande to Paranapiacaba
- Praia Grande to Bragança Paulista
- Praia Grande to Itu
- Praia Grande to Limeira
- Praia Grande to Mogi Guaçu
- Praia Grande to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Praia Grande to Divinópolis?
About 8 h 6 min of driving without stops, over 362 miles.
How far is Divinópolis from Praia Grande by car?
About 362 miles (582 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 Praia Grande to Divinópolis 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 Praia Grande to Divinópolis use?
In order: SP-160, SP-010, SP-008, BR-381 and BR-494. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Praia Grande to Divinópolis?
Closest to the road: São Paulo Zoo (zoo, mile 39, 0.7 mi from the route); Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (museum, mile 40, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Lasar Segall (art museum, mile 43, 2 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.