The Wayro route from Santos to Passos is 289 miles (465 km), about 6 h 1 min of driving without 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 | 289 mi (465 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 6 h 1 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-348 → SP-083 → SP-340 → BR-449 → BR-491 → MG-050 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 11.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Santos to Passos drive plays out
SP-340 (102 mi) and SP-348 (42 mi) carry about 50% of the 289 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: Santos to Passos
| 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 | 56–98 | 42 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 98–99 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-083 | 99–109 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 109–114 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-340 | 114–216 | 102 | São Paulo |
| BR-449 | 216–226 | 10 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 226–255 | 29 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-050 | 255–286 | 31 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 286–289 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 217 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from Santos to Passos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 41), Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 50), Parque Ecológico São Sebastião (mile 211)
- Nature and outdoors: Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 56), Parque Ecológico São Sebastião (mile 211)
- Museums and history: Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 41), Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo (mile 46), Museu da Abadia São Geraldo (mile 47), Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 50), Alfredo e Afonso de Taunay Historical and Pedagogical Museum (mile 189)
- With kids: São Paulo Aquarium (mile 42)
Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues
Part of São Paulo's Instituto de Botânica, the Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues is a public state museum that works as an educational exhibition space.
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.
Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo
Contemporary art fills the Museum of Art of the Parliament of São Paulo, housed in Palácio 9 de Julho, the state Legislative Assembly building opposite Ibirapuera Park.
Museu da Abadia São Geraldo
Hungarian Benedictine monks from Pannonhalma Abbey founded the Museu da Abadia São Geraldo in São Paulo's Jardim Colombo to preserve the memory of their congregation in Brazil, which dates to the 1930s.
Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo
Also known as the Crime Museum, the Civil Police Museum in São Paulo's University City, Butantã, preserves police investigation records, weapons, jailhouse tattoos and objects used in crimes.
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.
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.
Alfredo e Afonso de Taunay Historical and Pedagogical Museum
Casa Branca, in the interior of São Paulo state, has a history museum named for Alfredo and Afonso de Taunay, founded in 1958.
Parque Ecológico São Sebastião
Parque Ecológico São Sebastião is a permanent preservation area in Mococa, in inland São Paulo state, created in 1996 through the efforts of Vila Quintino residents and the Fundação Ecologia e Vida.
More drives to Passos
- Uberaba to Passos
- Mogi Guaçu to Passos
- Limeira to Passos
- Campinas to Passos
- Piracicaba to Passos
- Jundiaí to Passos
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 Passos?
About 6 h 1 min of driving without stops, over 289 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santos to Passos?
About 289 miles (465 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 Passos 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 Passos?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-348, SP-083, SP-340, BR-449, BR-491 and MG-050. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Santos and Passos?
Closest to the road: Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (museum, mile 41, 0.4 mi from the route); Civil Police Museum of the State of São Paulo (police museum, mile 50, 0.6 mi from the route); Parque Ecológico São Sebastião (nature reserve, mile 211, 0.8 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.