Santos to Pindamonhangaba is about 134 road miles (216 km): roughly 2 h 48 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:
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| Distance | 134 mi (216 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 2 h 48 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-150 → SP-021 → SP-070 → SP-060 → BR-383 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving Santos to Pindamonhangaba: the shape of the trip
SP-070 (56 mi) and SP-021 (29 mi) carry about 63% of the 134 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Santos to Pindamonhangaba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-150 | 4–27 | 23 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 27–30 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 30–59 | 29 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 59–60 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 60–116 | 56 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 116–119 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 119–129 | 10 | São Paulo |
| BR-383 | 129–133 | 4 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 133–134 | 1 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Pindamonhangaba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Parque Natural Estoril (mile 26), Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 34)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Perequê (mile 12), Parque Natural Estoril (mile 26), Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (mile 34)
- Museums and history: Calçada do Lorena (mile 12), Museu Barão de Mauá (mile 40), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 86), Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani" (mile 119), Museu Monteiro Lobato (mile 122), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 124)
Calçada do Lorena
Calçada do Lorena, in the Serra do Mar of São Paulo state, was the first paved road linking São Paulo to Santos, built on the orders of governor Bernardo José Maria de Lorena.
Ecological Park of Perequê
Named for the Perequê River that runs through it, the Ecological Park of Perequê (Parque Ecológico do Perequê) is a natural area in the municipality of Cubatão.
Parque Natural Estoril
In São Bernardo do Campo, Parque Natural Estoril is a conservation area protecting Atlantic Forest, part of the Billings Reservoir and local wildlife across roughly 373,000 square meters.
Pedroso Municipal Nature Park
Santo André's Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (Parque do Pedroso) is a strictly protected conservation unit that holds important water sources and a fragment of Atlantic Forest.
Museu Barão de Mauá
Mauá's history museum keeps photographs, objects and documents on the city's past and serves as its main center for historical research.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Housed in an 1857 mansion in Jacareí, the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba) shows sacred and folk art, paintings, and archaeological finds such as ceramic vessels and stone tools.
Museu da Imigração Italiana de Quiririm "José Indiani"
Photos, furniture, machinery and a period classroom recall immigrant life at the Italian Immigration Museum, housed in the brick Casa Indiani in Quiririm, a district of Taubaté.
Museu Monteiro Lobato
Plays featuring characters from Monteiro Lobato's stories, exhibitions, a historic main house and green areas make up the Museu Monteiro Lobato in Taubaté, a tribute to the children's author.
Museu Mazzaropi
More than 20,000 items, from photos and furniture to film props and equipment, tell the story of Amácio Mazzaropi at this Taubaté museum, set on the grounds of the comedian's former studio.
Once you reach Pindamonhangaba
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Dom Pedro I e Dona Leopoldina
Founded in 1957, the Museu Histórico Pedagógico Dom Pedro I e Dona Leopoldina is a history museum in the town of Pindamonhangaba.
Palacete Tiradentes
Palacete Tiradentes is a building located in the city of Pindamonhangaba, in São Paulo state, Brazil.
More drives to Pindamonhangaba
- São José dos Campos to Pindamonhangaba
- Jacareí to Pindamonhangaba
- Mogi das Cruzes to Pindamonhangaba
- São Paulo to Pindamonhangaba
- Bragança Paulista to Pindamonhangaba
- Jundiaí to Pindamonhangaba
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 Pindamonhangaba?
About 2 h 48 min of driving without stops, over 134 miles.
What is the driving distance from Santos to Pindamonhangaba?
About 134 miles (216 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 Pindamonhangaba?
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 Pindamonhangaba?
In order: SP-150, SP-021, SP-070, SP-060 and BR-383. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Santos to Pindamonhangaba?
Closest to the road: Parque Natural Estoril (park, mile 26, 0.9 mi from the route); Pedroso Municipal Nature Park (municipal nature park, mile 34, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu Monteiro Lobato (museum, mile 122, 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.