The Wayro route from Tatuí to Penedo is 251 miles (404 km), about 4 h 55 min of driving without 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 251 mi (404 km) |
|---|---|
| Drive time without stops | 4 h 55 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-127 → SP-280 → SP-015 → SP-060 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 10.0 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
How the Tatuí to Penedo drive plays out
SP-060 (158 mi) and SP-280 (72 mi) carry about 92% of the 251 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 2 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Tatuí and Penedo
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–2 | 2 | São Paulo |
| SP-127 | 2–6 | 4 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 6–7 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 7–79 | 72 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 79–80 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 80–89 | 9 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 89–247 | 158 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 247–251 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 234 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Tatuí and Penedo
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu do Computador (mile 86), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 190)
- Nature and outdoors: Parque Geológico do Varvito (mile 36), Cantareira State Park (mile 95)
- Museums and history: Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP (mile 78), Museu do Computador (mile 86), Estação Pinacoteca (mile 86), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 141), Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 190)
Parque Geológico do Varvito
Glacial lakes about 280 million years ago left behind the layered varvite now visible at this closed quarry in Itu. The site is a protected geological monument, and visitors can walk right past its walls.
Museu de Geociências do Instituto de Geociências da USP
On the University of São Paulo's Butantã campus, the Geosciences Museum is open to the public with collections covering geology, mineralogy and paleontology.
Museu do Computador
Run by a private nonprofit founded in São Paulo in 1998, Museu do Computador restores and exhibits computers and other objects from the history of computing, holding traveling events and temporary shows.
Estação Pinacoteca
Estação Pinacoteca is one of the buildings of the Pinacoteca de São Paulo and hosts short-term exhibitions; the state government maintains it, and the Associação Pinacoteca Arte e Cultura has run it since 2006.
Municipal Theater of Mooca Arthur Azevedo
Designed by architect Roberto Tibau and opened in 1952, the Arthur Azevedo Theater in São Paulo's Mooca district was listed by the city in 1992 as a significant example of 1950s architecture.
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.
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.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Inside the DCTA aerospace complex in São José dos Campos, this memorial traces Brazil's aerospace history with aircraft such as the Bandeirante and Tucano, the VLS-1 rocket, engines, simulators and satellite parts.
Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida
Construction of the current basilica at Aparecida started in 1955, and Pope John Paul II consecrated it in 1980. As Brazil's National Shrine, it keeps the image of Our Lady Aparecida found by fishermen in 1717.
When you get to Penedo
Itatiaia National Park
Straddling the line between Rio de Janeiro and Minas Gerais states, Itatiaia National Park dates to 1937, when it became the first national park Brazil ever created.
Rio Pombo Nature Park
Formerly the Serrinha do Alambari Municipal Park, Rio Pombo Nature Park is a municipal nature park in the state of Rio de Janeiro.
More drives to Penedo
- Pindamonhangaba to Penedo
- Taubaté to Penedo
- São José dos Campos to Penedo
- Jacareí to Penedo
- Mogi das Cruzes to Penedo
- Caraguatatuba to Penedo
From Tatuí to other places in Brazil
- Tatuí to Paranapiacaba
- Tatuí to Itanhaém
- Tatuí to Itumbiara
- Tatuí to Guaratinguetá
- Tatuí to Barra do Piraí
- Tatuí to Itaguaí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Tatuí to Penedo?
About 4 h 55 min of driving without stops, over 251 miles.
How far is Penedo from Tatuí by car?
About 251 miles (404 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 Tatuí to Penedo drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
What roads does the drive from Tatuí to Penedo use?
In order: SP-127, SP-280, SP-015 and SP-060. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Tatuí and Penedo?
Closest to the road: Museu do Computador (museum, mile 86, 0.6 mi from the route); Estação Pinacoteca (museum, mile 86, 1 mi from the route); Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 190, 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.