Plan on about 3 h 49 min of driving for the 166-mile (267 km) trip from Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba, before any stops.
- 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 | 166 mi (267 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 3 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-075 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-070 → SP-099 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 6.6 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
What the drive from Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba is like
SP-070 (53 mi) and SP-099 (44 mi) carry about 58% of the 166 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
The route from Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba, road by road
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-075 | 2–11 | 9 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 11–12 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 12–52 | 40 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 52–53 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 53–66 | 13 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 66–119 | 53 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 119–120 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-099 | 120–164 | 44 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 164–166 | 2 | São Paulo |
Places worth a stop between Sorocaba and Caraguatatuba
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Municipal Market of Lapa (mile 56), Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (mile 60), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 69)
- Nature and outdoors: Jaraguá State Park (mile 49), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 69)
- Museums and history: Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (mile 39), Museu de Anatomia Humana da Universidade de São Paulo (mile 52), Centro de Memória do Circo (mile 60), Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (mile 60), Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos (mile 68), Ecological Park of Tietê (mile 69), Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (mile 108)
Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi
Named for Emanuel von Lauenstein Massarani, this contemporary art museum is housed in the Itapevi city council building, in the northeast part of the city.
Jaraguá State Park
A former gold-era farm turned state park in 1961, Jaraguá State Park guards one of the last Atlantic Forest remnants in greater São Paulo, with trails around 1,135-meter Jaraguá Peak.
Museu de Anatomia Humana da Universidade de São Paulo
Founded by Professor Alfonso Bovero, the Museum of Human Anatomy of the University of São Paulo grew out of his teaching of anatomy and histology at the old medical school.
Municipal Market of Lapa
Opened on August 24, 1954, the Lapa Municipal Market (Mercadão da Lapa) is a landmark and tourist stop in Lapa, a neighborhood in São Paulo's west zone.
Centro de Memória do Circo
Also called the Clown Museum, the Centro de Memória do Circo inside the Galeria Olido cultural center keeps records of Brazil's circus traditions, including collections from the touring Circo Garcia and Circo Nerino.
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.
Our Lady of the Conception Cathedral, Guarulhos
Also called Guarulhos Cathedral, this Catholic church was built in 1665 in the center of Guarulhos, São Paulo state.
Ecological Park of Tietê
On the floodplain of the Tietê River, the Ecological Park of Tietê (Parque Ecológico do Tietê) is a park and environmental protection area run by the São Paulo state government's parks and partnerships office.
Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley
Housed in an 1857 mansion in Jacareí, the Anthropology Museum of the Paraíba Valley (Museu de Antropologia do Vale do Paraíba) shows sacred and folk art, paintings, and archaeological finds such as ceramic vessels and stone tools.
In Caraguatatuba itself
Prainha (Caraguatatuba)
Prainha is a beach in Caraguatatuba between Martim de Sá and Pedra da Freira; a trail along the hillside leads to the Pedra do Jacaré rock.
Martim de Sá Beach
About 2.5 km from downtown Caraguatatuba, Martim de Sá Beach sits between Prainha to the south and Praia Brava to the north.
Brava Beach (Caraguatatuba)
Close to Martim de Sá in Caraguatatuba, Praia Brava sees few visitors because of its isolated access, and nudism is permitted on the beach.
More drives to Caraguatatuba
- Pindamonhangaba to Caraguatatuba
- Guarujá to Caraguatatuba
- São Paulo to Caraguatatuba
- Jundiaí to Caraguatatuba
- Itu to Caraguatatuba
- Piracicaba to Caraguatatuba
From Sorocaba to other places in Brazil
- Sorocaba to Piracicaba
- Sorocaba to Bragança Paulista
- Sorocaba to Paranapiacaba
- Sorocaba to Mogi das Cruzes
- Sorocaba to Cubatão
- Sorocaba to São Vicente
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba?
About 3 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 166 miles.
How far is Caraguatatuba from Sorocaba by car?
About 166 miles (267 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 Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba?
In order: SP-075, SP-280, SP-015, SP-070 and SP-099. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Sorocaba to Caraguatatuba?
Closest to the road: Municipal Market of Lapa (market, mile 56, 0.7 mi from the route); Museum of the Military Police of the state of São Paulo (police museum, mile 60, 0.9 mi from the route); Ecological Park of Tietê (museum, mile 69, 0.2 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.