São Vicente to Conselheiro Lafaiete is about 401 road miles (645 km): roughly 9 h 18 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
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| Distance by road | 401 mi (645 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 9 h 18 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-381 → MG-270 → BR-383 → CNL-215 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving São Vicente to Conselheiro Lafaiete: the shape of the trip
SP-008 (155 mi) and BR-381 (101 mi) carry about 64% of the 401 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
The route from São Vicente to Conselheiro Lafaiete, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 1–37 | 36 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 37–47 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 47–50 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-010 | 50–71 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-008 | 71–226 | 155 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-381 | 226–327 | 101 | Minas Gerais |
| MG-270 | 327–377 | 50 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-383 | 377–385 | 8 | Minas Gerais |
| connecting roads | 385–390 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| CNL-215 | 390–395 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 395–401 | 6 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 107 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
What to see on the way from São Vicente to Conselheiro Lafaiete
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 36), Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 37), Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 42), Cantareira State Park (mile 57)
- Nature and outdoors: Albert Löfgren State Park (mile 52), Cantareira State Park (mile 57)
- Museums and history: Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 36), Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 37), Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 42), Discoteca Oneyda Alvarenga (mile 42), Palácio das Indústrias (mile 46), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 47)
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.
Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues
Part of São Paulo's Instituto de Botânica, the Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues is a public state museum that works as an educational exhibition space.
Monument to the Independence of Brazil
Made of granite and bronze, the Monument to the Independence of Brazil stands in Independence Park in São Paulo and is also known as the Ipiranga Monument or Altar of the Fatherland.
Discoteca Oneyda Alvarenga
Founded in 1935 at Mário de Andrade's initiative, the Discoteca Oneyda Alvarenga at the Centro Cultural São Paulo collects, preserves and shares recordings of Brazilian popular and folk music.
Palácio das Indústrias
Designed for industrial exhibitions, the Palácio das Indústrias is a protected Eclectic-style building in Parque Dom Pedro II, the work of Domiziano Rossi with Ramos de Azevedo and Ricardo Severo.
Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo
In the left wing of the Luz Monastery, founded in 1774 by Frei Galvão, the Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo collects and displays Brazilian sacred art.
Albert Löfgren State Park
Better known as the São Paulo Forest Gardens, Albert Löfgren State Park is a state-run park in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.
Cantareira State Park
In the Serra da Cantareira range, Cantareira State Park protects a stretch of Atlantic Forest north of the city of São Paulo.
Sanctuary of Bom Jesus de Matosinhos
A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1985, this hilltop sanctuary in Congonhas is famous for Aleijadinho's 12 soapstone prophets on the front terraces and six chapels holding 64 life-size cedar figures of the Passion.
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From São Vicente to other places in Brazil
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from São Vicente to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
About 9 h 18 min of driving without stops, over 401 miles.
How far is Conselheiro Lafaiete from São Vicente by car?
About 401 miles (645 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 Vicente to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
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 Conselheiro Lafaiete?
In order: SP-160, SP-010, SP-008, BR-381, MG-270, BR-383 and CNL-215. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from São Vicente to Conselheiro Lafaiete?
Closest to the road: Museu de Ciências da Universidade de São Paulo (museum, mile 36, 0.6 mi from the route); Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (museum, mile 37, 0.4 mi from the route); Cantareira State Park (state park, mile 57, 0.7 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.