The Wayro route from Praia Grande to Nova Serrana is 387 miles (623 km), about 8 h 39 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 387 mi (623 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-381 → BR-494 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Praia Grande to Nova Serrana drive plays out
SP-008 (155 mi) and BR-381 (85 mi) carry about 62% of the 387 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Praia Grande to Nova Serrana
| 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 | 314–382 | 68 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 382–386 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 386–387 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 110 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between Praia Grande and Nova Serrana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 39), Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 40), Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 45)
- Nature and outdoors: Jardim do Parque da Independência (mile 45)
- Museums and history: Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 39), Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 40), Museum of Fine Arts of São Paulo (mile 43), Pátio do Colégio (mile 47), Catavento Museum (mile 50), Museu Aberto de Arte Urbana de São Paulo (mile 50), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 361)
- With kids: Cidade da Criança (mile 35)
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jardim do Parque da Independência
Laid out in the early 20th century by Belgian landscaper Arsenius Puttemans, this French-style garden draws on classics like Versailles and sits in São Paulo's Parque da Independência, home of the Museu Paulista.
Pátio do Colégio
Pátio do Colégio is the historic Jesuit church and school in São Paulo, Brazil; the name also refers to the square in front of the church.
Catavento Museum
Inside the Palácio das Indústrias in São Paulo, Catavento is an interactive science museum that opened in 2009.
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.
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 Nova Serrana
- Itabira to Nova Serrana
- Barbacena to Nova Serrana
- Poços de Caldas to Nova Serrana
- Governador Valadares to Nova Serrana
- Resende to Nova Serrana
- Pindamonhangaba to Nova Serrana
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 Nova Serrana?
About 8 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 387 miles.
What is the driving distance from Praia Grande to Nova Serrana?
About 387 miles (623 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 Nova Serrana 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 Nova Serrana?
In order: SP-160, SP-010, SP-008, BR-381, BR-494 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Praia Grande to Nova Serrana?
Closest to the road: Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (museum, mile 39, 0.6 mi from the route); Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (museum, mile 40, 0.4 mi from the route); Jardim do Parque da Independência (garden, mile 45, 0.7 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.