Plan on about 2 h 43 min of driving for the 108-mile (174 km) trip from São Paulo to Caraguatatuba, before any 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Distance | 108 mi (174 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 2 h 43 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-015 → SP-070 → SP-099 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 4.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 3 |
Driving São Paulo to Caraguatatuba: the shape of the trip
SP-070 (52 mi) and SP-099 (44 mi) carry about 89% of the 108 miles. Of the 3 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: São Paulo to Caraguatatuba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 2–9 | 7 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 9–61 | 52 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 61–62 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-099 | 62–106 | 44 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 106–108 | 2 | São Paulo |
Breaking up the drive: stops between São Paulo and Caraguatatuba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 11)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 11)
- Museums and history: Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 11), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 50)
Teatro Padre Bento
Teatro Padre Bento is a theater in Guarulhos whose building is protected as heritage by both the São Paulo state heritage council and the city's own heritage council.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
An 1857 mansion in Jacareí is home to the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley, where collections range from paintings and religious and popular art to archaeological pottery and stone tools.
In Caraguatatuba itself
Prainha (Caraguatatuba)
Prainha is a beach in Caraguatatuba between Martim de Sá and Pedra da Freira; a trail along the hillside leads to the Pedra do Jacaré rock.
Martim de Sá Beach
About 2.5 km from downtown Caraguatatuba, Martim de Sá Beach sits between Prainha to the south and Praia Brava to the north.
Brava Beach (Caraguatatuba)
Close to Martim de Sá in Caraguatatuba, Praia Brava sees few visitors because of its isolated access, and nudism is permitted on the beach.
More drives to Caraguatatuba
- Pindamonhangaba to Caraguatatuba
- Guarujá to Caraguatatuba
- Jundiaí to Caraguatatuba
- Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba
- Itu to Caraguatatuba
- Piracicaba to Caraguatatuba
From São Paulo to other places in Brazil
- São Paulo to Jundiaí
- São Paulo to Bragança Paulista
- São Paulo to Campinas
- São Paulo to Itu
- São Paulo to Mogi Guaçu
- São Paulo to São Carlos
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from São Paulo to Caraguatatuba?
About 2 h 43 min of driving without stops, over 108 miles.
How far is Caraguatatuba from São Paulo by car?
About 108 miles (174 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 Paulo to Caraguatatuba?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from São Paulo to Caraguatatuba?
In order: SP-015, SP-070 and SP-099. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from São Paulo to Caraguatatuba?
Closest to the road: Teatro Padre Bento (theater, mile 10, 2 mi from the route); Ecological Park of Tietê (museum, mile 11, 0.2 mi from the route); Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (museum, mile 50, 3 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.