The Wayro route from Praia Grande to Ourinhos is 273 miles (440 km), about 5 h 11 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 by road | 273 mi (440 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 11 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-225 → SP-327 → SPA-026/327 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Praia Grande to Ourinhos drive plays out
SP-280 (188 mi) and SP-160 (38 mi) carry about 83% of the 273 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Praia Grande to Ourinhos, 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 | 40–46 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 46–52 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 52–240 | 188 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 240–252 | 12 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 252–268 | 16 | São Paulo |
| SPA-026/327 | 268–272 | 4 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 272–273 | 1 | São Paulo |
Places worth a stop between Praia Grande and Ourinhos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 40), Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (mile 49)
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 40), Jaraguá State Park (mile 55), Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 95)
- Museums and history: Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo (mile 35), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 40), Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros (mile 42), Monument to the Bandeiras (mile 45), Casa das Rosas (mile 47), Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (mile 49)
- 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.
Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo
This municipal art gallery in São Bernardo do Campo studies and shows modern and contemporary art, with works by Tomie Ohtake, Waldomiro de Deus and Wesley Duke Lee in its collection.
Botanical Garden of São Paulo
Next to the São Paulo Zoo, the Botanical Garden of São Paulo spans 406 acres inside Fontes do Ipiranga State Park, in the Água Funda district of the city's South Zone.
Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros
São Paulo's Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros is a fire department museum opened on May 10, 2005, marking 125 years since the corps was founded.
Monument to the Bandeiras
Victor Brecheret's large granite sculpture, the Monument to the Bandeiras, stands at the entrance of Ibirapuera Park; it was commissioned in 1921 and completed in 1954.
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 Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw
Opened in 2002, Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw is part of the Instituto Butantan complex in São Paulo and uses exhibits and educational activities to spark scientific curiosity, especially among young people.
Jaraguá State Park
A former gold-era farm turned state park in 1961, Jaraguá State Park guards one of the last Atlantic Forest remnants in greater São Paulo, with trails around 1,135-meter Jaraguá Peak.
Parque Geológico do Varvito
In Itu, a closed quarry exposes layers of varvite, sediment laid down in glacial lakes about 280 million years ago. Parque Geológico do Varvito lets visitors walk past these banded rock walls, a protected geological monument.
More drives to Ourinhos
- Franca to Ourinhos
- Bragança Paulista to Ourinhos
- Mogi das Cruzes to Ourinhos
- Cubatão to Ourinhos
- São Vicente to Ourinhos
- Santos to Ourinhos
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 Ourinhos?
About 5 h 11 min of driving without stops, over 273 miles.
What is the driving distance from Praia Grande to Ourinhos?
About 273 miles (440 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 Ourinhos?
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 Ourinhos?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-280, SP-225, SP-327 and SPA-026/327. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Praia Grande to Ourinhos?
Closest to the road: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (museum, mile 40, 0.6 mi from the route); Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros (museum, mile 42, 2 mi from the route); Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (museum, mile 49, 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.