By road, Taubaté and Presidente Prudente are about 423 miles (681 km) apart, or roughly 7 h 49 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.”
| Distance by road | 423 mi (681 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 7 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → SP-015 → SP-280 → SP-225 → SP-327 → SP-270 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 16.9 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Taubaté–Presidente Prudente drive in a few lines
SP-280 (184 mi) and SP-270 (113 mi) carry about 70% of the 423 miles. Of the 9 stops listed below, 3 are within a mile of the road.
Roads you'll take from Taubaté to Presidente Prudente
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 1–76 | 75 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 76–86 | 10 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 86–91 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-280 | 91–275 | 184 | São Paulo |
| SP-225 | 275–287 | 12 | São Paulo |
| SP-327 | 287–308 | 21 | São Paulo |
| SP-270 | 308–421 | 113 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 421–423 | 2 | São Paulo |
Breaking up the drive: stops between Taubaté and Presidente Prudente
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 12), Sítio Morrinhos (mile 80), Municipal Market of Lapa (mile 84)
- Museums and history: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (mile 12), Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo (mile 76), Sítio Morrinhos (mile 80), Museum of Art of the Parliament of Itapevi (mile 100), Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis (mile 347)
- With kids: Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos (mile 71)
Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas
A rare Tucker Torpedo and a 1973 Ford Maverick are among the vintage vehicles and engines on display at the Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas in Caçapava.
Zoológico Municipal de Guarulhos
Founded in 1982, the Guarulhos Municipal Zoo keeps more than 400 animals of 100 species on 70,000 square meters, mostly birds, mammals and reptiles native to Brazil.
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.
Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo
Set in the Immigrant Inn building, opened in 1887 in São Paulo's Mooca neighborhood, the Immigration Museum of the State of São Paulo tells the story of immigration.
Teatro Paramount
Teatro Paramount, also known as Teatro Renault and Teatro Abril, is a theater on Brigadeiro Luís Antônio Avenue in São Paulo, Brazil.
Sítio Morrinhos
Also known as Chácara de São Bento, Sítio Morrinhos is an architectural complex with an 18th-century main house and annexes from the 19th and 20th centuries, part of the Museum of the City of São Paulo's Historic Houses.
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.
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.
Museu de Arte Primitiva de Assis
Assis's museum of primitive (naïve) art, founded by José Nazareno Mimessi, sits inside Parque do Buracão, an ecological park, in its own climate-controlled building opened in 1999. It is run by the city's culture department.
Arriving in Presidente Prudente
Teatro Municipal Procópio Ferreira
Named after actor Procópio Ferreira, this municipal theater in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo state, is the city's most-used public venue.
More drives to Presidente Prudente
- Araraquara to Presidente Prudente
- Limeira to Presidente Prudente
- Campinas to Presidente Prudente
- Jundiaí to Presidente Prudente
- Mogi das Cruzes to Presidente Prudente
- São Vicente to Presidente Prudente
From Taubaté to other places in Brazil
- Taubaté to Jacareí
- Taubaté to Bragança Paulista
- Taubaté to Paranapiacaba
- Taubaté to Cubatão
- Taubaté to Itu
- Taubaté to Limeira
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Taubaté to Presidente Prudente?
About 7 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 423 miles.
How far is Presidente Prudente from Taubaté by car?
About 423 miles (681 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 Taubaté to Presidente Prudente?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Taubaté to Presidente Prudente?
In order: SP-060, SP-015, SP-280, SP-225, SP-327 and SP-270. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Taubaté and Presidente Prudente?
Closest to the road: Museu Paulista de Antiguidades Mecânicas (museum, mile 12, 1 mi from the route); Sítio Morrinhos (museum, mile 80, 0.7 mi from the route); Municipal Market of Lapa (market, mile 84, 0.8 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.