Plan on about 7 h 49 min of driving for the 408-mile (657 km) trip from Presidente Prudente to Itanhaém, before any 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 408 mi (657 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SP-327 → SP-225 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Presidente Prudente to Itanhaém: the shape of the trip
SP-280 (185 mi) and SP-270 (114 mi) carry about 73% of the 408 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Presidente Prudente and Itanhaém
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 2–116 | 114 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 116–136 | 20 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 136–148 | 12 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 148–149 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 149–334 | 185 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 334–336 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 336–340 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 340–342 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 342–347 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 347–377 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 377–378 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 378–408 | 30 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 337)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 293), Praia da Tupi (mile 386)
- Museums and history: Estação de Assis (mile 76), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 337), Museu Brasileiro da Escultura (mile 341), Xingu Museum (mile 341), Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo (mile 344), Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros (mile 345)
- With kids: Simba Safari (mile 348)
Estação de Assis
Assis's railway station joined the company's trunk line in 1914 and got its current building in 1926; the original station was adapted as housing for traffic staff in 1927.
Parque Geológico do Varvito
Banded rock walls line a former quarry in Itu, where Parque Geológico do Varvito shows off varvite, sediment that settled in glacial lakes some 280 million years ago.
Monument to Ramos de Azevedo
Sculptor Galileo Emendabili designed this bronze-and-granite monument in São Paulo as a tribute to architect Francisco de Paula Ramos de Azevedo.
Museu Brasileiro da Escultura
Opened in May 1995 in São Paulo's Jardim Europa, the Museu Brasileiro da Escultura e Ecologia is a private cultural institution showcasing many art forms, with a focus on sculpture and three-dimensional work.
Xingu Museum
Created in 2012, the private Xingu Museum (Museu Xingu) in São Paulo displays Indigenous artifacts once owned by anthropologist Orlando Villas Bôas, made from feathers, clay, wood and fiber.
Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo
The University of São Paulo's Museum of Contemporary Art shows contemporary art at the university's main campus and in Ibirapuera Park, both in São Paulo.
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.
Simba Safari
At Simba Safari, a zoo in São Paulo's Cursino district, visitors ride park vehicles along a route of about 2.9 km through roughly 80,000 square meters to see the animals.
Praia da Tupi
Praia da Tupi is a beach in Praia Grande, São Paulo state, with yellowish sand and blue water; it is one of the city's less crowded beaches and a favorite with surfers.
More drives to Itanhaém
- Cubatão to Itanhaém
- São Paulo to Itanhaém
- Jundiaí to Itanhaém
- Bragança Paulista to Itanhaém
- Itu to Itanhaém
- Campinas to Itanhaém
From Presidente Prudente to other places in Brazil
- Presidente Prudente to Mogi Guaçu
- Presidente Prudente to Bragança Paulista
- Presidente Prudente to Paranapiacaba
- Presidente Prudente to Cubatão
- Presidente Prudente to Pindamonhangaba
- Presidente Prudente to Caraguatatuba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Presidente Prudente to Itanhaém?
About 7 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 408 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Presidente Prudente by car?
About 408 miles (657 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 Presidente Prudente to Itanhaém drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Presidente Prudente to Itanhaém?
In order: SP-270, SP-327, SP-225, SP-280, SP-015, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Presidente Prudente to Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (monument, mile 337, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu Brasileiro da Escultura (art museum, mile 341, 1 mi from the route); Simba Safari (zoo, mile 348, 1 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.