Santos to Catanduva is about 287 road miles (462 km): roughly 5 h 44 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 287 mi (462 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 44 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 11.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Santos–Catanduva drive in a few lines
SP-310 (143 mi) and SP-348 (50 mi) carry about 67% of the 287 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Santos to Catanduva: the road sequence
| 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 | 142–285 | 143 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 285–287 | 2 | São Paulo |
What to see on the way from Santos to Catanduva
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 40), Museu Biológico do Instituto Butantan (mile 50)
- Museums and history: Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 40), Casa de Vidro (mile 47), Fundação Maria Luisa e Oscar Americano (mile 47), Museu Biológico do Instituto Butantan (mile 50), Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (mile 126), St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos (mile 193), Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 217)
- With kids: São Paulo Aquarium (mile 42)
Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo
The University of São Paulo's Science Museum, created in 2005, brings the exact, human and natural sciences, technology and the arts to the public beyond the campus.
São Paulo Aquarium
The São Paulo Aquarium is an oceanarium in the Ipiranga district of São Paulo, opened in July 2006 as the first themed aquarium in Latin America.
Casa de Vidro
Architect Lina Bo Bardi designed the Casa de Vidro, built in 1950–1951 in São Paulo's Morumbi area on land that was once part of a tea farm.
Fundação Maria Luisa e Oscar Americano
Once the home of Maria Luisa and Oscar Americano, this São Paulo museum foundation occupies the property the couple donated to the city as a place for leisure and culture.
Museu Biológico do Instituto Butantan
At the Instituto Butantan in São Paulo, the Museu Biológico displays live snakes, lizards, spiders, and scorpions at an institute that became autonomous in 1901 under its first director, Vital Brazil.
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 Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão
Americana's municipal history museum occupies the old headquarters of the Fazenda Salto Grande, near where the Atibaia and Jaguari rivers meet to form the Piracicaba, and is run by the city's culture and tourism department.
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral is a Catholic church on Dom José Marcondes Homem de Melo Square in the city of São Carlos, São Paulo state.
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 Catanduva
- Limeira to Catanduva
- Mogi Guaçu to Catanduva
- Itu to Catanduva
- Poços de Caldas to Catanduva
- Jundiaí to Catanduva
- Sorocaba to Catanduva
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 Catanduva?
About 5 h 44 min of driving without stops, over 287 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santos to Catanduva?
About 287 miles (462 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 Santos to Catanduva drive?
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 Catanduva?
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 Catanduva?
Closest to the road: Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (museum, mile 40, 0.6 mi from the route); Museu Biológico do Instituto Butantan (museum, mile 50, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (museum, mile 126, 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.