Plan on about 60 min of driving for the 35-mile (57 km) trip from Santos to Itanhaém, 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 | 35 mi (57 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | SPA-291/055 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
On the road from Santos to Itanhaém
SP-055 (20 mi) and SPA-291/055 (6 mi) carry about 74% of the 35 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Santos and Itanhaém
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 6–9 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SPA-291/055 | 9–15 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 15–35 | 20 | São Paulo |
What to see on the way from Santos to Itanhaém
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Praia da Guilhermina (mile 9), Praia da Tupi (mile 11)
- Nature and outdoors: Praia da Guilhermina (mile 9), Praia da Tupi (mile 11)
- Museums and history: Itaipu Fortress (mile 7)
Itaipu Fortress
Known as Itaipu Fortress, Forte Duque de Caxias de Itaipu sits on Ponta de Itaipu in Praia Grande, overlooking the São Vicente bar on the São Paulo coast.
Praia da Guilhermina
Stretching 1.5 kilometers along the shore of Praia Grande, São Paulo, Praia da Guilhermina sits between Aviação and Boqueirão beaches.
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 Santos to other places in Brazil
- Santos to Bragança Paulista
- Santos to Itu
- Santos to Limeira
- Santos to Mogi Guaçu
- Santos to Botucatu
- Santos to São Carlos
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Santos to Itanhaém?
About 60 min of driving without stops, over 35 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santos to Itanhaém?
About 35 miles (57 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 Itanhaém drive?
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 Itanhaém use?
In order: SPA-291/055 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Santos to Itanhaém?
Closest to the road: Itaipu Fortress (fortress, mile 7, 1 mi from the route); Praia da Guilhermina (beach, mile 9, 0.6 mi from the route); Praia da Tupi (beach, mile 11, 0.6 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.