Santos to Araçatuba is about 366 road miles (589 km): roughly 7 h 9 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Distance | 366 mi (589 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 9 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-209 → SP-300 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 14.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Santos to Araçatuba is like
SP-300 (171 mi) and SP-280 (123 mi) carry about 80% of the 366 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Santos to Araçatuba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 6–41 | 35 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 41–47 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 47–53 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 53–176 | 123 | São Paulo |
| SP-209 | 176–188 | 12 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 188–189 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-300 | 189–243 | 54 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 243–247 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-300 | 247–364 | 117 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 364–366 | 2 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Araçatuba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 41)
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 41), Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 96)
- Museums and history: Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo (mile 36), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 41), Museu Lasar Segall (mile 43), São Paulo Museum of Modern Art (mile 45), Fundadores de São Paulo (mile 47), Museu Histórico Professor Carlos da Silva Lacaz (mile 49), Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa (mile 254)
- With kids: Simba Safari (mile 40)
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.
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.
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.
Museu Lasar Segall
Housed in the home and studio architect Gregori Warchavchik designed in 1932, the Museu Lasar Segall in São Paulo is an art museum devoted to artist Lasar Segall, who lived there until 1957.
São Paulo Museum of Modern Art
Set inside Ibirapuera Park, the São Paulo Museum of Modern Art was founded by Francisco Matarazzo Sobrinho and Yolanda Penteado in 1948 and modeled on New York's Museum of Modern Art.
Fundadores de São Paulo
In São Paulo's Vila Mariana neighborhood, Fundadores de São Paulo is a monument by sculptor Luis Morrone honoring the city's founders, inaugurated in 1963 after ten years of construction.
Museu Histórico Professor Carlos da Silva Lacaz
Founded in 1977 as the history museum of the São Paulo medical school, this museum was later renamed for its founder, physician and microbiology researcher Carlos da Silva Lacaz.
Parque Geológico do Varvito
Glacial lakes about 280 million years ago left behind the layered varvite now visible at this closed quarry in Itu. The site is a protected geological monument, and visitors can walk right past its walls.
Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa
The Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa (Casa-Sede da Fazenda Divisa) is a historic building in Bauru, protected by the city's cultural heritage council since 2005.
More drives to Araçatuba
- Franca to Araçatuba
- Piracicaba to Araçatuba
- Limeira to Araçatuba
- Jundiaí to Araçatuba
- São Paulo to Araçatuba
- Mogi das Cruzes to Araçatuba
From Santos to other places in Brazil
- Santos to Itanhaém
- Santos to Bragança Paulista
- Santos to Itu
- Santos to Limeira
- Santos to Mogi Guaçu
- Santos to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Santos to Araçatuba?
About 7 h 9 min of driving without stops, over 366 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santos to Araçatuba?
About 366 miles (589 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 Santos to Araçatuba?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Santos to Araçatuba use?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-280, SP-209 and SP-300. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Santos and Araçatuba?
Closest to the road: Simba Safari (zoo, mile 40, 1 mi from the route); Botanical Garden of São Paulo (museum, mile 41, 0.7 mi from the route); Headquarters of Fazenda Divisa (historic estate, mile 254, 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.