By road, Praia Grande and Poços de Caldas are about 208 miles (334 km) apart, or roughly 4 h 23 min of driving.
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On the roads, the State Department says:
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| Distance | 208 mi (334 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 23 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-348 → SP-083 → SP-340 → SP-344 → SP-342 → BR-267 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving Praia Grande to Poços de Caldas: the shape of the trip
SP-340 (53 mi) and SP-348 (43 mi) carry about 46% of the 208 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Praia Grande to Poços de Caldas
| 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 | 46–53 | 7 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 53–55 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 55–98 | 43 | São Paulo |
| SP-083 | 98–108 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 108–112 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-340 | 112–165 | 53 | São Paulo |
| SP-344 | 165–182 | 17 | São Paulo |
| SP-342 | 182–196 | 14 | São Paulo |
| BR-267 | 196–204 | 8 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 204–208 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 199 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Places worth a stop between Praia Grande and Poços de Caldas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 39), Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (mile 49), Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 98)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 98)
- Museums and history: Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo (mile 35), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 39), Museum of Fine Arts of São Paulo (mile 43), Fundação Maria Luisa e Oscar Americano (mile 45), Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (mile 49), Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (mile 181)
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.
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.
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.
Fundação Maria Luisa e Oscar Americano
Once the home of Maria Luisa and Oscar Americano, this São Paulo museum foundation occupies the property the couple donated to the city as a place for leisure and culture.
Gazeta Theatre
Located at the Cásper Líbero Foundation in São Paulo, Teatro Gazeta opened in 1966 as the Cine Gazeta.
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.
Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA)
The ARA State Park (Parque Estadual da ARA) in Valinhos, São Paulo state, covers about 65 acres and protects a small remnant of seasonal semideciduous forest.
Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista
The Cathedral of São João Batista is the seat and main church of the Diocese of São João da Boa Vista.
In Poços de Caldas itself
Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
Built in 1937 on the site of the original parish church, the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health (Basílica de Nossa Senhora da Saúde) is a Catholic church in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Poços de Caldas
- Limeira to Poços de Caldas
- Campinas to Poços de Caldas
- São Carlos to Poços de Caldas
- Jundiaí to Poços de Caldas
- Araraquara to Poços de Caldas
- Bragança Paulista to Poços de Caldas
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 Poços de Caldas?
About 4 h 23 min of driving without stops, over 208 miles.
How far is Poços de Caldas from Praia Grande by car?
About 208 miles (334 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 Poços de Caldas 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 Poços de Caldas?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-348, SP-083, SP-340, SP-344, SP-342 and BR-267. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Praia Grande to Poços de Caldas?
Closest to the road: Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (museum, mile 39, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu de Microbiologia Prof. Isaias Raw (museum, mile 49, 0.9 mi from the route); Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (state park, mile 98, 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.