Plan on about 1 h 7 min of driving for the 43-mile (70 km) trip from São Paulo to São Vicente, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 43 mi (70 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 1 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 1.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
How the São Paulo to São Vicente drive plays out
SP-160 (38 mi) carries about 88% of the 43 miles. Of the 5 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
São Paulo to São Vicente: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 4–42 | 38 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 42–43 | 1 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to São Vicente
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 7)
- 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), Calçada do Lorena (mile 35)
- 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.
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.
When you get to São Vicente
Paranapuã Beach
Also known as Praia das Vacas, Paranapuã Beach lies at the mouth of São Vicente Bay, on the slopes of Parque Prainha and close to the Ponte Pênsil suspension bridge.
Milionários beach
On the São Vicente coast in São Paulo state, Praia dos Milionários is known for calm water and short, narrow strips of sand.
Praia do Canto do Forte (Praia Grande)
At the eastern end of the Praia Grande shoreline in São Paulo state, Praia do Forte sits beside the Fortaleza de Itaipu, the military complex that gives the beach its name.
More drives to São Vicente
- Jundiaí to São Vicente
- Campinas to São Vicente
- Ribeirão Preto to São Vicente
- Bauru to São Vicente
- Franca to São Vicente
- Uberaba to São Vicente
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 São Vicente?
About 1 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 43 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Paulo to São Vicente?
About 43 miles (70 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 São Vicente?
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 São Vicente?
Closest to the road: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (museum, mile 7, 0.7 mi from the route); Cidade da Criança (amusement park, mile 12, 3 mi from the route); Calçada do Lorena (historic site, mile 35, 2 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.