Santos to Jaú is about 232 road miles (373 km): roughly 4 h 39 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 232 mi (373 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 39 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-348 → SPA-102/330 → SP-330 → SP-310 → SP-225 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Santos to Jaú
SP-225 (51 mi) and SP-348 (50 mi) carry about 44% of the 232 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Santos to Jaú
| 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 | 142–176 | 34 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 176–227 | 51 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 227–232 | 5 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Jaú
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo (mile 50)
- Museums and history: Museu Afro Brasil (mile 46), Ema Gordon Klabin Cultural Foundation (mile 48), Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo (mile 50), Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (mile 126), Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 157)
- With kids: Simba Safari (mile 40), São Paulo Aquarium (mile 42)
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.
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.
Cinemateca Brasileira
The Cinemateca Brasileira is the Brazilian institution responsible for preserving the country's audiovisual production.
Museu Afro Brasil
Museu Afro Brasil is a public history, art and ethnographic museum devoted to objects and works tied to Black culture in Brazil, under the São Paulo State Secretariat for Culture.
Ema Gordon Klabin Cultural Foundation
The Ema Gordon Klabin Cultural Foundation is an art museum in São Paulo, set up in 1978 as a not-for-profit private institution recognized as being of federal public interest.
Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo
Created in 1999 at the University of São Paulo's School of Education, the Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo collects toys, games, teaching materials, and photos dating from the early 20th century.
Municipal Market of Lapa
Opened on August 24, 1954, the Lapa Municipal Market (Mercadão da Lapa) is a landmark and tourist stop in Lapa, a neighborhood in São Paulo's west zone.
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.
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
In Rio Claro, Unesp's Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences houses the Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert in its Department of Petrology and Metallogeny building.
Arriving in Jaú
Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Jaú's Catedral Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is the seat of the Diocese of Jaú and the church of a parish created on August 15, 1853.
More drives to Jaú
- Bragança Paulista to Jaú
- São Vicente to Jaú
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jaú
- Taubaté to Jaú
- Guarujá to Jaú
- Pindamonhangaba to Jaú
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 does it take to drive from Santos to Jaú?
About 4 h 39 min of driving without stops, over 232 miles.
How far is Jaú from Santos by car?
About 232 miles (373 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 Jaú?
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 Jaú?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-348, SPA-102/330, SP-330, SP-310 and SP-225. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Santos and Jaú?
Closest to the road: Simba Safari (zoo, mile 40, 1 mi from the route); Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo (toy museum, mile 50, 0.5 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.