By road, São Vicente and Nova Serrana are about 384 miles (618 km) apart, or roughly 8 h 33 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: “Use caution when walking or driving at night.”
| Total distance | 384 mi (618 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 8 h 33 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-381 → BR-494 → BR-262 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 15.4 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
On the road from São Vicente to Nova Serrana
SP-008 (155 mi) and BR-381 (85 mi) carry about 62% of the 384 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 7 stops listed below, 1 are within a mile of the road.
Road-by-road breakdown: São Vicente to Nova Serrana
| 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 | 226–311 | 85 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-494 | 311–378 | 67 | Minas Gerais |
| BR-262 | 378–383 | 5 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 383–384 | 1 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 107 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Where to stop on the way to Nova Serrana
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): São Paulo Zoo (mile 36)
- Museums and history: Museu Lasar Segall (mile 39), São Paulo City Art Collection (mile 42), Palácio das Indústrias (mile 46), Museum of Sacred Art of São Paulo (mile 47), Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (mile 358)
- With kids: Cidade da Criança (mile 32), São Paulo Zoo (mile 36)
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.
São Paulo Zoo
Set in São Paulo's South Zone on 824,529 square meters of former Atlantic Forest, the São Paulo Zoo contains the spring of the Ipiranga Brook and about four kilometers of pathways.
Museu Lasar Segall
Housed in the home and studio architect Gregori Warchavchik designed in 1932, the Museu Lasar Segall in São Paulo is an art museum devoted to artist Lasar Segall, who lived there until 1957.
São Paulo City Art Collection
Founded in 1961, the Pinacoteca Municipal manages and exhibits São Paulo's city-owned art collection, which traces back to Brazil's first public collection of modern art.
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.
Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis
The Holy Spirit Cathedral in Divinópolis, Minas Gerais, is the Roman Catholic church that serves as seat of the Diocese of Divinópolis.
More drives to Nova Serrana
- Itabira to Nova Serrana
- Barbacena to Nova Serrana
- Poços de Caldas to Nova Serrana
- Governador Valadares to Nova Serrana
- Resende to Nova Serrana
- Pindamonhangaba to Nova Serrana
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 is the drive from São Vicente to Nova Serrana?
About 8 h 33 min of driving without stops, over 384 miles.
How far is Nova Serrana from São Vicente by car?
About 384 miles (618 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 Nova Serrana 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 Nova Serrana?
In order: SP-160, SP-010, SP-008, BR-381, BR-494 and BR-262. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São Vicente and Nova Serrana?
Closest to the road: São Paulo Zoo (zoo, mile 36, 0.8 mi from the route); Museu Lasar Segall (art museum, mile 39, 2 mi from the route); Holy Spirit Cathedral, Divinópolis (cathedral, mile 358, 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.