The Wayro route from São Paulo to Patos de Minas is 448 miles (721 km), about 8 h 60 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.”
| Total distance | 448 mi (721 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 8 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-348 → SPA-102/330 → SP-330 → SP-334 → MG-428 → BR-146 → BR-365 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 17.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
Driving São Paulo to Patos de Minas: the shape of the trip
SP-330 (134 mi) and SP-334 (92 mi) carry about 50% of the 448 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 8 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
São Paulo to Patos de Minas: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 4–7 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 7–57 | 50 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 57–62 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 62–196 | 134 | São Paulo |
| SP-334 | 196–288 | 92 | São Paulo |
| MG-428 | 288–347 | 59 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 347–349 | 2 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-146 | 349–428 | 79 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-365 | 428–443 | 15 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 443–448 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 288 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Stops between São Paulo and Patos de Minas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 104), Vassununga State Park (mile 151), Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 208)
- Nature and outdoors: Juqueri State Park (mile 17), Vassununga State Park (mile 151), Furnas do Bom Jesus State Park (mile 274)
- Museums and history: Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano (mile 7), Ponte Torta (mile 32), Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (mile 78), Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (mile 104), Museu Casa de Portinari (mile 208)
Centro Cultural e de Estudos Superiores Aúthos Pagano
In São Paulo's Alto da Lapa neighborhood, this cultural center is a state public institution maintained by the São Paulo State Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy together with a civil society organization.
Juqueri State Park
Juqueri State Park protects one of the last remnants of cerrado in the São Paulo metropolitan area, along with patches of Atlantic Forest.
Ponte Torta
Known by several names, including Ponte Redonda and Ponte dos Bondes, Jundiaí's Ponte Torta is a heritage bridge protected by the city since 2008.
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão
Americana's municipal history museum occupies the old headquarters of the Fazenda Salto Grande, near where the Atibaia and Jaguari rivers meet to form the Piracicaba, and is run by the city's culture and tourism department.
Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio
Araras' Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio is a Catholic parish church that Pope Benedict XVI elevated to the rank of minor basilica in 2010; it belongs to the Diocese of Limeira.
Vassununga State Park
Vassununga State Park, beside the Anhanguera highway in Santa Rita do Passa Quatro, protects Atlantic Forest and cerrado and shelters the Patriarca, a jequitibá-rosa about 42 meters tall estimated at roughly 600 years old.
Museu Casa de Portinari
In Brodowski, Candido Portinari's childhood home is now the Museu Casa de Portinari, where the painter often returned to stay with family. Inside are several of his works, mostly murals painted in fresco and tempera.
Furnas do Bom Jesus State Park
Furnas do Bom Jesus State Park in São Paulo state protects cerrado and Atlantic Forest with high biodiversity in and around a canyon.
When you get to Patos de Minas
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, Patos de Minas
St. Anthony of Padua Cathedral, also called Patos de Minas Cathedral, is a Catholic church in the city of Patos de Minas, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Patos de Minas
- Ipatinga to Patos de Minas
- Marília to Patos de Minas
- Bragança Paulista to Patos de Minas
- Sorocaba to Patos de Minas
- Teresópolis to Patos de Minas
- Jacareí to Patos de Minas
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 Patos de Minas?
About 8 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 448 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Paulo to Patos de Minas?
About 448 miles (721 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 Patos de Minas?
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 Patos de Minas?
In order: SP-348, SPA-102/330, SP-330, SP-334, MG-428, BR-146 and BR-365. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São Paulo and Patos de Minas?
Closest to the road: Basílica Nossa Senhora do Patrocínio (basilica, mile 104, 0.6 mi from the route); Vassununga State Park (state park, mile 151, 0.4 mi from the route); Museu Casa de Portinari (museum, mile 208, 0.3 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.