Plan on about 4 h 26 min of driving for the 218-mile (351 km) trip from Santos to Araraquara, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 218 mi (351 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 26 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-348 → SPA-102/330 → SP-330 → SP-310 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Santos to Araraquara
SP-310 (74 mi) and SP-348 (50 mi) carry about 57% of the 218 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Santos and Araraquara
| 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 | 47–55 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 55–56 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 56–106 | 50 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 106–111 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 111–142 | 31 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 142–216 | 74 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 216–218 | 2 | São Paulo |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Santos and Araraquara
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): São Paulo Zoo (mile 40), Museu da Lâmpada (mile 43), Museu do objeto brasileiro (mile 49), Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 98)
- Nature and outdoors: Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 56), Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 98)
- Museums and history: Museu da Lâmpada (mile 43), Museu Brasileiro da Escultura (mile 48), Museu do objeto brasileiro (mile 49), Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 157), Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 193)
- With kids: São Paulo Zoo (mile 40), Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 193)
São Paulo Zoo
Set in São Paulo's South Zone on 824,529 square meters of former Atlantic Forest, the São Paulo Zoo contains the spring of the Ipiranga Brook and about four kilometers of pathways.
Museu da Lâmpada
Opened in São Paulo on April 15, 2012, Museu da Lâmpada traces the history of lighting and the lamp back to prehistoric times, using items collected by the electrical supplier GIMAWA.
Cinemateca Brasileira
The Cinemateca Brasileira is the Brazilian institution responsible for preserving the country's audiovisual production.
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.
Museu do objeto brasileiro
Also called A Casa, the Museu do Objeto Brasileiro in São Paulo was founded in May 1997 by Renata Mellão and has been in the Pinheiros neighborhood since 2008.
Albert Löfgren State Park
Better known as the São Paulo Forest Gardens, Albert Löfgren State Park is a state-run park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
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.
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
On the Unesp university campus in Rio Claro, the Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert occupies the building of the Department of Petrology and Metallogeny at the Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences.
Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino
Opened by the city of São Carlos in 2012, this science museum offers interactive exhibits and experiments in science, technology and art, named for professor and historian Mario Tolentino.
When you get to Araraquara
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
A small theater, rooms for cultural workshops and historical collections from documents to artworks fill Araraquara's Casa da Cultura.
More drives to Araraquara
- Limeira to Araraquara
- Campinas to Araraquara
- Jundiaí to Araraquara
- São Paulo to Araraquara
- São Vicente to Araraquara
- Mogi das Cruzes to Araraquara
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 Araraquara?
About 4 h 26 min of driving without stops, over 218 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santos to Araraquara?
About 218 miles (351 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 Araraquara?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Santos to Araraquara?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-348, SPA-102/330, SP-330 and SP-310. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Santos and Araraquara?
Closest to the road: São Paulo Zoo (zoo, mile 40, 0.8 mi from the route); Museu da Lâmpada (museum, mile 43, 0.9 mi from the route); Museu do objeto brasileiro (museum, mile 49, 0.7 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.