The Wayro route from Ribeirão Preto to Itanhaém is 262 miles (421 km), about 5 h 20 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance by road | 262 mi (421 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 20 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-330 → SPA-102/330 → SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
How the Ribeirão Preto to Itanhaém drive plays out
SP-330 (125 mi) and SP-348 (50 mi) carry about 67% of the 262 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Ribeirão Preto to Itanhaém
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–7 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 7–132 | 125 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 132–136 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 136–186 | 50 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 186–193 | 7 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 193–194 | 1 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 194–201 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 201–231 | 30 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 231–261 | 30 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 261–262 | 1 | São Paulo |
Places worth a stop between Ribeirão Preto and Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Vassununga State Park (mile 43), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 90)
- Nature and outdoors: Vassununga State Park (mile 43), Porto Ferreira State Park (mile 55), Praia da Tupi (mile 239)
- Museums and history: Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 90), Museu Brasileiro da Escultura (mile 194), Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo (mile 198), Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill (mile 198)
Vassununga State Park
Vassununga State Park, beside the Anhanguera highway in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, protects Atlantic Forest and cerrado and shelters the Patriarca, a jequitibá-rosa about 42 meters tall estimated at roughly 600 years old.
Porto Ferreira State Park
Porto Ferreira State Park covers about 611 hectares in São Paulo state, where vegetation shifts from cerrado savanna to forest with jequitibá trees, and is set aside for recreation and environmental education.
Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Araras' Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is a Catholic parish church that Pope Benedict XVI elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 2010; it belongs to the Diocese of Limeira.
Mosteiro de São Bento
Jundiaí's Monastery of Saint Benedict was founded on June 2, 1667, and was originally called Hospício do Patriarca São Bento.
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.
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 Dorina Nowill
Founded in 2002 in São Paulo's Vila Clementino, Centro de Memória Dorina Nowill is a museum presenting the culture of visual impairment as historical heritage.
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 Ribeirão Preto to other places in Brazil
- Ribeirão Preto to Araxá
- Ribeirão Preto to Bauru
- Ribeirão Preto to Limeira
- Ribeirão Preto to Itu
- Ribeirão Preto to Mogi Guaçu
- Ribeirão Preto to Bragança Paulista
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Ribeirão Preto to Itanhaém?
About 5 h 20 min of driving without stops, over 262 miles.
How far is Itanhaém from Ribeirão Preto by car?
About 262 miles (421 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 Ribeirão Preto 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 Ribeirão Preto to Itanhaém?
In order: SP-330, SPA-102/330, SP-348, 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 Ribeirão Preto to Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Vassununga State Park (state park, mile 43, 0.3 mi from the route); Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (basilica, mile 90, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu Brasileiro da Escultura (art museum, mile 194, 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.