By road, São Paulo and Cubatão are about 40 miles (65 km) apart, or roughly 1 h 3 min of driving.
- 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 | 40 mi (65 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 1 h 3 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from São Paulo to Cubatão
SP-160 (33 mi) carries about 82% of the 40 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
The route from São Paulo to Cubatão, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 4–37 | 33 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 37–40 | 3 | São Paulo |
What to see on the way from São Paulo to Cubatão
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 7), São Paulo Zoo (mile 8)
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 7), Serra do Mar State Park (mile 29)
- Museums and history: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 7), Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo (mile 12)
- With kids: São Paulo Zoo (mile 8), Cidade da Criança (mile 12)
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.
São Paulo Zoo
Set in São Paulo's South Zone on 824,529 square meters of former Atlantic Forest, the São Paulo Zoo contains the spring of the Ipiranga Brook and about four kilometers of pathways.
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.
Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo
This municipal art gallery in São Bernardo do Campo studies and shows modern and contemporary art, with works by Tomie Ohtake, Waldomiro de Deus and Wesley Duke Lee in its collection.
Serra do Mar State Park
Covering 778,381 acres of the Serra do Mar mountain range in São Paulo state, this state park protects a vast expanse of continuous Atlantic Forest.
In Cubatão itself
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.
Santos Botanical Garden
Named for activist Chico Mendes, Santos Botanical Garden is an ecological park that preserves plant species and grows seedlings for the beachfront gardens and other public spaces of Santos.
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.
More drives to Cubatão
- Jundiaí to Cubatão
- Bragança Paulista to Cubatão
- Itu to Cubatão
- Campinas to Cubatão
- Limeira to Cubatão
- Mogi Guaçu to Cubatão
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 Cubatão?
About 1 h 3 min of driving without stops, over 40 miles.
How far is Cubatão from São Paulo by car?
About 40 miles (65 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 Cubatão?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What are good stops between São Paulo and Cubatão?
Closest to the road: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (museum, mile 7, 0.7 mi from the route); São Paulo Zoo (zoo, mile 8, 0.8 mi from the route); Cidade da Criança (amusement park, mile 12, 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.