By road, São Vicente and Barretos are about 307 miles (494 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 60 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: “Driving on Brazil’s roads poses significant risks.”
| Distance by road | 307 mi (494 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 5 h 60 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-348 → SPA-102/330 → SP-330 → SP-310 → SP-326 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 12.3 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The São Vicente–Barretos drive in a few lines
SP-310 (87 mi) and SP-326 (79 mi) carry about 54% of the 307 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect São Vicente and Barretos
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 1–37 | 36 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 37–42 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 42–50 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 50–52 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 52–101 | 49 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 101–106 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 106–138 | 32 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 138–225 | 87 | São Paulo |
| SP-326 | 225–304 | 79 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 304–307 | 3 | São Paulo |
Breaking up the drive: stops between São Vicente and Barretos
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo (mile 45), Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 94)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 94)
- Museums and history: Obelisk of São Paulo (mile 42), São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound (mile 43), Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo (mile 45), Memorial Casa Ronald Golias (mile 188), Museu Histórico de Jaboticabal (mile 255), André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo (mile 278)
- With kids: São Paulo Aquarium (mile 37)
São Paulo Aquarium
The São Paulo Aquarium is an oceanarium in the Ipiranga district of São Paulo, opened in July 2006 as the first themed aquarium in Latin America.
Cinemateca Brasileira
The Cinemateca Brasileira is the Brazilian institution responsible for preserving the country's audiovisual production.
Obelisk of São Paulo
Rising in Ibirapuera Park, the Obelisk of São Paulo is a symbol of the 1932 Constitutionalist Revolution.
São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound
Set up in 1970, the São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound is a public museum of audiovisual works, created to study and document new media overlooked by traditional museums.
Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo
Created in 1999 at the University of São Paulo's School of Education, the Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo collects toys, games, teaching materials, and photos dating from the early 20th century.
Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA)
The ARA State Park (Parque Estadual da ARA) in Valinhos, São Paulo state, covers about 65 acres and protects a small remnant of seasonal semideciduous forest.
Memorial Casa Ronald Golias
Opened in March 2016 in São Carlos, this memorial preserves the legacy of Ronald Golias, the nationally known comedian born in the city on May 4, 1929.
Museu Histórico de Jaboticabal
Run by the city of Jaboticabal, the Museu Histórico de Jaboticabal Aloísio de Almeida was created by law in 1965 and opened to the public on July 16, 1979, to preserve the town's historic and artistic heritage.
André Matarazzo Museum of Arms, Vehicles and Machines Eduardo
Known locally as the Museu do Automóvel, Bebedouro's private museum grew from Eduardo André Matarazzo's collection of vintage vehicles and also shows retired airliners outdoors, including a DC-3 and a Vickers Viscount.
Once you reach Barretos
Museu Ruy Menezes
In Barretos, São Paulo, the Ruy Menezes Historical, Artistic and Folkloric Museum safeguards the city's memory through documents and objects from local history.
More drives to Barretos
- Araraquara to Barretos
- São Carlos to Barretos
- Limeira to Barretos
- Piracicaba to Barretos
- Poços de Caldas to Barretos
- Campinas to Barretos
From São Vicente to other places in Brazil
- São Vicente to Paranapiacaba
- São Vicente to Bragança Paulista
- São Vicente to Itu
- São Vicente to Limeira
- São Vicente to Mogi Guaçu
- São Vicente to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from São Vicente to Barretos?
About 5 h 60 min of driving without stops, over 307 miles.
What is the driving distance from São Vicente to Barretos?
About 307 miles (494 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 Vicente to Barretos 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 Vicente to Barretos?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-348, SPA-102/330, SP-330, SP-310 and SP-326. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São Vicente and Barretos?
Closest to the road: São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound (museum, mile 43, 1 mi from the route); Museu da Educação e do Brinquedo (toy museum, mile 45, 0.5 mi from the route); Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (state park, mile 94, 0.9 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.