The Wayro route from São José do Rio Preto to Itu is 232 miles (373 km), about 4 h 41 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 232 mi (373 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 4 h 41 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-310 → SP-127 → SPI-162 → SP-308 → SP-075 |
| 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 | 5 |
Driving São José do Rio Preto to Itu: the shape of the trip
SP-310 (164 mi) and SP-308 (37 mi) carry about 87% of the 232 miles. None of the 5 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Road-by-road breakdown: São José do Rio Preto to Itu
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 1–165 | 164 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 165–166 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-127 | 166–182 | 16 | São Paulo |
| SPI-162 | 182–189 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-308 | 189–226 | 37 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 226–229 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 229–232 | 3 | São Paulo |
Stops between São José do Rio Preto and Itu
- Museums and history: Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (mile 103), Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 128), Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 164), Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Prudente de Moraes (mile 187)
- With kids: Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (mile 128)
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Araraquara's Casa da Cultura occupies a 1914 mansion protected by São Paulo's heritage council, CONDEPHAAT. It holds historical collections ranging from documents to artworks, plus a small theater and rooms for cultural workshops.
São Carlos Municipal Theatre
Officially named Teatro Municipal Dr. Alderico Vieira Perdigão, the São Carlos Municipal Theatre is the city's public theater in São Carlos, in the interior of São Paulo state.
Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino
Opened by the city of São Carlos in 2012, this science museum offers interactive exhibits and experiments in science, technology and art, named for professor and historian Mario Tolentino.
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
The Heinz Ebert Museum of Minerals and Rocks is located on the Unesp campus in Rio Claro, in São Paulo state, inside the Department of Petrology and Metallogeny building.
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Prudente de Moraes
Piracicaba's Prudente de Moraes museum fills the 19th-century home where Brazil's first civilian president lived until his death in 1902, with his belongings, local art and an exhibit on the city's history.
In Itu itself
Parque da Rocha Moutonnée
In Salto, São Paulo, this park preserves a granite rock outcrop shaped by a Paleozoic glaciation 270 to 350 million years ago, found in 1946 and key evidence for the glacial origin of regional rocks.
Museu do Tietê
Inside Tietê Ecological Park in São Paulo's East Zone, this museum in a Ruy Ohtake-designed building tells the story of the Tietê River through documents, photos and Indigenous objects.
Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus
Also known as the Bom Jesus Sanctuary, this church in Itu stands where the small chapel that marked the town's founding was built in 1610 by Domingos Fernandes and his son-in-law Cristóvão Dinis.
More drives to Itu
- Araraquara to Itu
- Ribeirão Preto to Itu
- Bragança Paulista to Itu
- São Paulo to Itu
- São Vicente to Itu
- Santos to Itu
From São José do Rio Preto to other places in Brazil
- São José do Rio Preto to Piracicaba
- São José do Rio Preto to Passos
- São José do Rio Preto to Mogi Guaçu
- São José do Rio Preto to Poços de Caldas
- São José do Rio Preto to Tatuí
- São José do Rio Preto to Jundiaí
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from São José do Rio Preto to Itu?
About 4 h 41 min of driving without stops, over 232 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José do Rio Preto to Itu?
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 São José do Rio Preto to Itu?
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 São José do Rio Preto to Itu use?
In order: SP-310, SP-127, SPI-162, SP-308 and SP-075. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from São José do Rio Preto to Itu?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (historic site, mile 103, 2 mi from the route); São Carlos Municipal Theatre (theater, mile 127, 2 mi from the route); Museum of Science Professor Mario Tolentino (museum, mile 128, 2 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.