By road, São Vicente and Varginha are about 238 miles (383 km) apart, or roughly 5 h 7 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Total distance | 238 mi (383 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 5 h 7 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-160 → SP-010 → SP-008 → BR-491 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 9.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
Driving São Vicente to Varginha: the shape of the trip
SP-008 (153 mi) and SP-160 (36 mi) carry about 79% of the 238 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Minas Gerais. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from São Vicente to Varginha
| 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 | 71–224 | 153 | São Paulo, Minas Gerais |
| BR-491 | 224–234 | 10 | Minas Gerais |
| local roads | 234–238 | 4 | Minas Gerais |
- Mile 107 of this route: São Paulo → Minas Gerais (state line)
Breaking up the drive: stops between São Vicente and Varginha
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 37), Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 42), Nelson Rodrigues Theatre (mile 53)
- Museums and history: Pinacoteca de São Bernardo do Campo (mile 32), Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (mile 37), Museu da Lâmpada (mile 37), Monument to the Independence of Brazil (mile 42), Our Lady of Paradise Cathedral, São Paulo (mile 42), Catavento Museum (mile 46), Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (mile 47)
- With kids: Cidade da Criança (mile 32)
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.
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.
Museu da Lâmpada
Opened in São Paulo on April 15, 2012, Museu da Lâmpada traces the history of lighting and the lamp back to prehistoric times, using items collected by the electrical supplier GIMAWA.
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.
Our Lady of Paradise Cathedral, São Paulo
Built in 1952 in São Paulo's Paraíso neighborhood, this church is the seat of the Melkite Greek Catholic Eparchy of Nossa Senhora do Paraíso.
Catavento Museum
Inside the Palácio das Indústrias in São Paulo, Catavento is an interactive science museum that opened in 2009.
Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo
Founded in 1958, this São Paulo museum preserves and exhibits the history and material heritage of the state's Military Police and the forces that came before it.
Nelson Rodrigues Theatre
Built on the former headquarters of the farm that gave rise to the Vila Galvão neighborhood, the Nelson Rodrigues Theatre in Guarulhos was designed by architect Ramos de Azevedo.
When you get to Varginha
Museu Municipal de Varginha
Varginha's municipal museum occupies a building put up in 1920 as the local Banco do Brasil office, in what was then the town's commercial heart.
More drives to Varginha
- Belo Horizonte to Varginha
- Conselheiro Lafaiete to Varginha
- Ribeirão Preto to Varginha
- Sete Lagoas to Varginha
- Mogi das Cruzes to Varginha
- Araraquara to Varginha
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 Varginha?
About 5 h 7 min of driving without stops, over 238 miles.
How far is Varginha from São Vicente by car?
About 238 miles (383 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 Varginha 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 Varginha?
In order: SP-160, SP-010, SP-008 and BR-491. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from São Vicente to Varginha?
Closest to the road: Botanical Museum Dr. João Barbosa Rodrigues (museum, mile 37, 0.4 mi from the route); Monument to the Independence of Brazil (monument, mile 42, 0.9 mi from the route); Nelson Rodrigues Theatre (theater, mile 53, 0.4 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.