São Vicente to Poços de Caldas is about 204 road miles (329 km): roughly 4 h 17 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- 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.”
| Distance | 204 mi (329 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 17 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-015 → SP-348 → SP-083 → SP-340 → SP-344 → SP-342 → BR-267 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 7 |
What the drive from São Vicente to Poços de Caldas is like
SP-340 (53 mi) and SP-348 (42 mi) carry about 47% of the 204 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 7 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from São Vicente to Poços de Caldas
| 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 | 52–94 | 42 | São Paulo |
| SP-083 | 94–105 | 11 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 105–109 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-340 | 109–162 | 53 | São Paulo |
| SP-344 | 162–179 | 17 | São Paulo |
| SP-342 | 179–193 | 14 | São Paulo |
| BR-267 | 193–201 | 8 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 201–204 | 3 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 196 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between São Vicente and Poços de Caldas
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 37), Instituto Tomie Ohtake (mile 45), Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 94)
- Nature and outdoors: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 37), Parque Estadual da Assessoria de Referência Agrária (ARA) (mile 94)
- Museums and history: Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo (mile 32), Botanical Garden of São Paulo (mile 37), São Paulo Museum of Modern Art (mile 41), Instituto Tomie Ohtake (mile 45), Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista (mile 178)
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.
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.
Teatro Paulo Eiró
Teatro Paulo Eiró is a public theater in Santo Amaro, south São Paulo, with 467 seats, presenting music, dance and theater, and home to the Santo Amaro Philharmonic Orchestra.
São Paulo Museum of Modern Art
Set inside Ibirapuera Park, the São Paulo Museum of Modern Art was founded by Francisco Matarazzo Sobrinho and Yolanda Penteado in 1948 and modeled on New York's Museum of Modern Art.
Instituto Tomie Ohtake
Opened in November 2001, the Instituto Tomie Ohtake occupies a building designed by architect Ruy Ohtake, Tomie's son; his brother Ricardo Ohtake founded the institute.
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.
Catedral Metropolitana de São João da Boa Vista
The Cathedral of São João Batista is the seat and main church of the Diocese of São João da Boa Vista.
Once you reach Poços de Caldas
Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health
Built in 1937 on the site of the original parish church, the Basilica of Our Lady of Good Health (Basílica de Nossa Senhora da Saúde) is a Catholic church in Poços de Caldas, Minas Gerais.
More drives to Poços de Caldas
- Limeira to Poços de Caldas
- Campinas to Poços de Caldas
- São Carlos to Poços de Caldas
- Jundiaí to Poços de Caldas
- Araraquara to Poços de Caldas
- Bragança Paulista to Poços de Caldas
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 Poços de Caldas?
About 4 h 17 min of driving without stops, over 204 miles.
How far is Poços de Caldas from São Vicente by car?
About 204 miles (329 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 Poços de Caldas 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 Poços de Caldas?
In order: SP-160, SP-015, SP-348, SP-083, SP-340, SP-344, SP-342 and BR-267. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between São Vicente and Poços de Caldas?
Closest to the road: Botanical Garden of São Paulo (museum, mile 37, 0.7 mi from the route); Instituto Tomie Ohtake (museum, mile 45, 0.6 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.