Santos to Marília is about 318 road miles (512 km): roughly 6 h 10 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.”
| Total distance | 318 mi (512 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 6 h 10 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-225 → SP-293 → SP-294 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Santos–Marília drive in a few lines
SP-280 (187 mi) and SP-294 (40 mi) carry about 71% of the 318 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Santos to Marília, road by road
| 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 | 53–240 | 187 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 240–241 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 241–260 | 19 | São Paulo |
| SP-293 | 260–275 | 15 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 275–276 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-294 | 276–316 | 40 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 316–318 | 2 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Marília
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 41), Instituto Tomie Ohtake (mile 49), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 51)
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 41), Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 96)
- Museums and history: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 41), Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros (mile 43), São Paulo Museum of Modern Art (mile 45), Casa das Rosas (mile 47), Instituto Tomie Ohtake (mile 49), Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (mile 51)
- With kids: Cidade da Criança (mile 36), Simba Safari (mile 40)
Cidade da Criança
Opened on October 10, 1968, Cidade da Criança in São Bernardo do Campo was the first theme park in Brazil and Latin America and sits behind the former Vera Cruz Film Studios.
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.
Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros
São Paulo's Centro de Memória do Corpo de Bombeiros is a fire department museum opened on May 10, 2005, marking 125 years since the corps was founded.
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.
Casa das Rosas
Casa das Rosas, officially the Espaço Haroldo de Campos de Poesia e Literatura, is a museum and cultural center focused on poetry and literature in São Paulo's Paraíso neighborhood.
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
Opened in November 2001, the Instituto Tomie Ohtake occupies a building designed by architect Ruy Ohtake, Tomie's son; his brother Ricardo Ohtake founded the institute.
Monument to Ramos de Azevedo
Sculptor Galileo Emendabili designed this bronze-and-granite monument in São Paulo as a tribute to architect Francisco de Paula Ramos de Azevedo.
Parque Geológico do Varvito
In Itu, a closed quarry exposes layers of varvite, sediment laid down in glacial lakes about 280 million years ago. Parque Geológico do Varvito lets visitors walk past these banded rock walls, a protected geological monument.
Once you reach Marília
Museu de Paleontologia de Marília
One of the few museums in Brazil devoted entirely to paleontology, the Museu de Paleontologia de Marília is a science museum in Marília, São Paulo state.
More drives to Marília
- São Carlos to Marília
- Limeira to Marília
- Franca to Marília
- Jundiaí to Marília
- São Paulo to Marília
- Mogi das Cruzes to Marília
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 Marília?
About 6 h 10 min of driving without stops, over 318 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santos to Marília?
About 318 miles (512 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 Marília 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 Marília?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-280, SP-225, SP-293 and SP-294. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Santos to Marília?
Closest to the road: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (museum, mile 41, 0.7 mi from the route); Instituto Tomie Ohtake (museum, mile 49, 0.6 mi from the route); Monument to Ramos de Azevedo (monument, mile 51, 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.