By road, São Paulo and Guarujá are about 59 miles (95 km) apart, or roughly 1 h 30 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.”
| Total distance | 59 mi (95 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 30 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 2.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
On the road from São Paulo to Guarujá
SP-160 (33 mi) and SP-055 (21 mi) carry about 92% of the 59 miles. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: São Paulo to Guarujá
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 4–37 | 33 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 37–58 | 21 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 58–59 | 1 | São Paulo |
Places worth a stop between São Paulo and Guarujá
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 7), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 8), Ecological Park of Perequê (mile 42)
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 7), Serra do Mar State Park (mile 29), Ecological Park of Perequê (mile 42)
- Museums and history: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 7), Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 8), Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo (mile 12), Calçada do Lorena (mile 41), Pelé Museum (mile 53)
- With kids: 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.
Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo
The University of São Paulo's Science Museum, created in 2005, brings the exact, human and natural sciences, technology and the arts to the public beyond the campus.
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.
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.
Pelé Museum
Pelé Museum (Museu Pelé) in Santos is dedicated to the career of former player Pelé. It opened in June 2014 as part of the side events of the FIFA World Cup.
In Guarujá itself
Andradas Fort
The Andradas Fort is a fortification on Morro do Monduba in Guarujá, São Paulo state.
Tombo Beach
Praia do Tombo is a beach in Guarujá, in the Jardim Las Palmas neighborhood, between Guaiúba and Astúrias beaches.
Astúrias Beach
Astúrias Beach (Praia das Astúrias) in Guarujá, São Paulo, has fine, light-colored sand along roughly 1,000 meters of shoreline.
More drives to Guarujá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Guarujá
- Jundiaí to Guarujá
- Campinas to Guarujá
- Taubaté to Guarujá
- Ribeirão Preto to Guarujá
- Bauru to Guarujá
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 does it take to drive from São Paulo to Guarujá?
About 1 h 30 min of driving without stops, over 59 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Paulo to Guarujá?
About 59 miles (95 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 São Paulo to Guarujá drive?
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 Guarujá?
In order: SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São Paulo and Guarujá?
Closest to the road: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (museum, mile 7, 0.7 mi from the route); Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (museum, mile 8, 0.6 mi from the route); Ecological Park of Perequê (ecological park, mile 42, 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.