The Wayro route from Praia Grande to Ipatinga is 539 miles (867 km), about 12 h 26 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.”
| Total distance | 539 mi (867 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 12 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-381 → BR-040 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 21.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Praia Grande to Ipatinga: the shape of the trip
BR-381 (288 mi) and SP-008 (155 mi) carry about 82% of the 539 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Praia Grande and Ipatinga
| 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 | 229–400 | 171 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 400–402 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 402–409 | 7 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 409–412 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 412–525 | 113 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 525–535 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 535–539 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 110 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Ipatinga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 530)
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 81)
- Museums and history: Our Lady of Paradise Cathedral, São Paulo (mile 45), São Paulo City Art Collection (mile 45), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 50), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 81), Kubitschek Residence Museum (mile 408), Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira (mile 408), Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (mile 530)
Cinemateca Brasileira
The Cinemateca Brasileira is the Brazilian institution responsible for preserving the country's audiovisual production.
Our Lady of Paradise Cathedral, São Paulo
Built in 1952 in São Paulo's Paraíso neighborhood, this church is the seat of the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Nossa Senhora do Paraíso.
São Paulo City Art Collection
Founded in 1961, the Pinacoteca Municipal manages and exhibits São Paulo's city-owned art collection, which traces back to Brazil's first public collection of modern art.
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.
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.
Kubitschek Residence Museum
On the shore of Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Kubitschek Residence Museum occupies the former weekend home of Juscelino Kubitschek.
Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira
In Belo Horizonte, the Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira covers Brazil's role in World War II, with a focus on soldiers from Minas Gerais sent to Italy, including the taking of Montese.
Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano
Inaugurated in 1993, Saint Sebastian Cathedral in Coronel Fabriciano, Minas Gerais, shares the role of seat of the Diocese of Itabira-Fabriciano with Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in Itabira.
More drives to Ipatinga
- Sete Lagoas to Ipatinga
- Petrópolis to Ipatinga
- Rio de Janeiro to Ipatinga
- Niterói to Ipatinga
- Franca to Ipatinga
- Uberaba to Ipatinga
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 Ipatinga?
About 12 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 539 miles.
How far is Ipatinga from Praia Grande by car?
About 539 miles (867 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 Ipatinga?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Praia Grande to Ipatinga?
In order: SP-160, SP-010, SP-008, BR-381 and BR-040. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Praia Grande to Ipatinga?
Closest to the road: São Paulo City Art Collection (museum, mile 45, 3 mi from the route); Kubitschek Residence Museum (museum, mile 408, 2 mi from the route); Saint Sebastian Cathedral, Coronel Fabriciano (cathedral, mile 530, 0.5 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.