São Paulo to Itabira is about 427 road miles (687 km): roughly 9 h 36 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance by road | 427 mi (687 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 36 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-381 → BR-040 → MG-434 → MG-129 → AMG-1210 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.1 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from São Paulo to Itabira
BR-381 (205 mi) and SP-008 (156 mi) carry about 85% of the 427 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: São Paulo to Itabira
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–9 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 9–29 | 20 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 29–185 | 156 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 185–355 | 170 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 355–357 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-040 | 357–365 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 365–368 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 368–403 | 35 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 403–404 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-434 | 404–416 | 12 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-129 | 416–419 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
| AMG-1210 | 419–425 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 425–427 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 66 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between São Paulo and Itabira
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 12), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 360)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 9), Itapetinga State Park (mile 35), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 37), Serra do Rola-Moça State Park (mile 355), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 360)
- Museums and history: Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 9), Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 12), Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso (mile 12), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 37), Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 360), Kubitschek Residence Museum (mile 363), Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira (mile 364)
- With kids: Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (mile 360)
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.
Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos
Opened in October 1960, the Guarulhos Municipal History Museum shares its building with the city's public library, the Biblioteca Pública Municipal Paulo do Carmo Dias.
Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso
Also called the Guarulhos Natural Sciences Museum, Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso has been inside the Guarulhos Municipal Zoo since 2005, next to an environmental education center.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Hang gliders and paragliders launch from Pedra Grande, and a trail leads to views over nearby towns. At about 1,400 meters, it's the highest point in Atibaia.
Serra do Rola-Moça State Park
On the edge of metropolitan Belo Horizonte, Serra do Rola-Moça State Park protects rugged ridges of the Espinhaço range where cerrado savanna meets Atlantic Forest.
Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais
On the PUC Minas campus in Belo Horizonte, this natural sciences museum shows Brazilian fauna, largely from the cerrado, alongside fossil South American mammals and an 'Age of Reptiles' hall with dinosaurs, pterosaurs and a large crocodile.
Kubitschek Residence Museum
On the shore of Lake Pampulha in Belo Horizonte, the Kubitschek Residence Museum occupies the former weekend home of Juscelino Kubitschek.
Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira
In Belo Horizonte, the Museu da Força Expedicionária Brasileira covers Brazil's role in World War II, with a focus on soldiers from Minas Gerais sent to Italy, including the taking of Montese.
In Itabira itself
Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral, Itabira
Known locally as Itabira Cathedral, Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral in the municipality of Itabira, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Itabira
- Sete Lagoas to Itabira
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Itabira
- Barbacena to Itabira
- Juiz de Fora to Itabira
- Araxá to Itabira
- Petrópolis to Itabira
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 Itabira?
About 9 h 36 min of driving without stops, over 427 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Paulo to Itabira?
About 427 miles (687 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 Itabira?
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 Paulo to Itabira use?
In order: SP-010, SP-008, BR-381, BR-040, MG-434, MG-129 and AMG-1210. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from São Paulo to Itabira?
Closest to the road: Museu Histórico Municipal de Guarulhos (museum, mile 12, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu de Ciências Naturais Sylvio Ourique Fragoso (museum, mile 12, 1 mi from the route); Natural Sciences Museum of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (museum, mile 360, 0.6 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.