The Wayro route from Praia Grande to Itapetininga is 149 miles (239 km), about 3 h 7 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.”
| Distance | 149 mi (239 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-075 → SPI 091/270 → SP-270 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Praia Grande to Itapetininga drive plays out
SP-270 (46 mi) and SP-280 (40 mi) carry about 58% of the 149 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Praia Grande and Itapetininga
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 2–40 | 38 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 40–46 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 46–52 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 52–92 | 40 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 92–93 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 93–97 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 97–98 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPI 091/270 | 98–101 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 101–147 | 46 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 147–149 | 2 | São Paulo |
Places worth a stop between Praia Grande and Itapetininga
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP (mile 50), Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 104)
- Museums and history: Museum of Fine Arts of São Paulo (mile 43), Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo (mile 45), Casa das Rosas (mile 47), Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP (mile 50), Museu histórico e pedagógico Brigadeiro Tobias Aguiar (mile 101)
- With kids: São Paulo Aquarium (mile 40), Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (mile 104)
São Paulo Aquarium
The São Paulo Aquarium is an oceanarium in the Ipiranga district of São Paulo, opened in July 2006 as the first themed aquarium in Latin America.
Museum of Fine Arts of São Paulo
A university museum in the Vila Mariana neighborhood of São Paulo, the Museum of Fine Arts of São Paulo opened in September 2007.
Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo
Contemporary art fills the Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo, housed in Palácio 9 de Julho, the state Legislative Assembly building opposite Ibirapuera Park.
Casa das Rosas
Casa das Rosas, officially the Espaço Haroldo de Campos de Poesia e Literatura, is a museum and cultural center focused on poetry and literature in São Paulo's Paraíso neighborhood.
Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP
On the University of São Paulo's Butantã campus, the Geosciences Museum is open to the public with collections covering geology, mineralogy and paleontology.
Museu histórico e pedagógico Brigadeiro Tobias Aguiar
Sorocaba's Brigadeiro Tobias Aguiar history museum has a permanent exhibit on the tropeiro mule-driver tradition, with paintings, furniture and everyday tropeiro objects.
Teatro Municipal Teotônio Vilela
Opened in January 1983, Sorocaba's Teotônio Vilela Municipal Theater is part of the Alto da Boa Vista complex alongside the Palácio dos Tropeiros, City Council and Municipal Library.
Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros
Sorocaba's municipal zoo, Quinzinho de Barros, covers about 37 acres in São Paulo state and belongs to the Society of Brazilian Zoos.
Mosteiro São Bento
The Mosteiro de São Bento in Sorocaba is a Benedictine monastery in the city of Sorocaba, in the interior of São Paulo state.
More drives to Itapetininga
- Itu to Itapetininga
- Campinas to Itapetininga
- Jundiaí to Itapetininga
- Limeira to Itapetininga
- São Paulo to Itapetininga
- Bragança Paulista to Itapetininga
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 is the drive from Praia Grande to Itapetininga?
About 3 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 149 miles.
What is the driving distance from Praia Grande to Itapetininga?
About 149 miles (239 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 Itapetininga drive?
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 Itapetininga?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-280, SP-075, SPI 091/270 and SP-270. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Praia Grande to Itapetininga?
Closest to the road: Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP (museum, mile 50, 0.8 mi from the route); Teatro Municipal Teotônio Vilela (theater, mile 102, 2 mi from the route); Municipal Zoological Park Quinzinho de Barros (zoo, mile 104, 0.9 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.