The Wayro route from Presidente Prudente to Penedo is 508 miles (818 km), about 9 h 32 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 508 mi (818 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 9 h 32 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-270 → SP-327 → SP-225 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 20.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Presidente Prudente to Penedo drive plays out
SP-280 (187 mi) and SP-060 (158 mi) carry about 68% of the 508 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Presidente Prudente and Penedo
| 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 | 149–336 | 187 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 336–347 | 11 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 347–505 | 158 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 505–508 | 3 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 491 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Presidente Prudente and Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Market of Lapa (mile 339), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 352), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 447)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 352)
- Museums and history: Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo (mile 336), Oceanographic Museum in the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo (mile 336), Museu das Invenções (mile 341), Memorial da Resistência de São Paulo (mile 343), Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 346), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 352), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 352), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 447)
Museum of Archeology and Ethnology of the University of São Paulo
Run as a department of the University of São Paulo, this museum of archaeology and ethnology focuses on research, teaching, and sharing cultural and scientific knowledge with the public.
Oceanographic Museum in the Oceanographic Institute of the University of São Paulo
Inside the University of São Paulo campus, the Oceanographic Museum, founded in 1988, has permanent exhibits on ocean dynamics, structure and biodiversity and on oceanographic science.
Municipal Market of Lapa
Opened on August 24, 1954, the Lapa Municipal Market (Mercadão da Lapa) is a landmark and tourist stop in Lapa, a neighborhood in São Paulo's west zone.
Museu das Invenções
Known as Inventolândia, the Museu das Invenções in São Paulo's Perdizes neighborhood opened in 1996 through the National Association of Inventors, aiming to show students how fun science can be.
Memorial da Resistência de São Paulo
Opened on January 24, 2009, the Memorial da Resistência de São Paulo is a museum that preserves memories of political resistance and repression in the state of São Paulo.
Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo
Set in the Immigrant Inn building, opened in 1887 in São Paulo's Mooca neighborhood, the Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo tells the story of immigration.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos
Also called Guarulhos Cathedral, this Catholic church was built in 1665 in the center of Guarulhos, São Paulo state.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Brazil's National Shrine in Aparecida houses the image of Our Lady Aparecida that fishermen pulled from the Paraíba do Sul River in 1717. Work on the current basilica began in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980.
Arriving in Penedo
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
Itatiaia National Park
Brazil's national park system started here: Itatiaia National Park (Parque Nacional do Itatiaia) was created in 1937 as the country's first. The protected area lies on the border between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
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 Itanhaém
- Presidente Prudente to Pindamonhangaba
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Presidente Prudente to Penedo?
About 9 h 32 min of driving without stops, over 508 miles.
How far is Penedo from Presidente Prudente by car?
About 508 miles (818 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 Penedo 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 Penedo?
In order: SP-270, SP-327, SP-225, SP-280, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Presidente Prudente to Penedo?
Closest to the road: Municipal Market of Lapa (market, mile 339, 0.7 mi from the route); Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (cathedral, mile 352, 0.6 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 447, 0.4 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.