Plan on about 4 h 19 min of driving for the 137-mile (220 km) trip from Mogi das Cruzes to Trindade, 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: “Drivers must have their daytime running lights on during the day and headlights on at night on Federal Highways.”
| Total distance | 137 mi (220 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 4 h 19 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-088 → SP-099 → SPI 097/055 → SP-055 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 5.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
On the road from Mogi das Cruzes to Trindade
SP-088 (46 mi) and BR-101 (32 mi) carry about 57% of the 137 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 9 stops listed below, 5 are within a mile of the road.
Mogi das Cruzes to Trindade: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–5 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-088 | 5–51 | 46 | São Paulo |
| SP-099 | 51–68 | 17 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 68–69 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SPI 097/055 | 69–73 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 73–91 | 18 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 91–99 | 8 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 99–101 | 2 | São Paulo |
| BR-101 | 101–133 | 32 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 133–137 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 130 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
What to see on the way from Mogi das Cruzes to Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Massaguaçu Beach (mile 76), Mococa Beach (mile 80), Maranduba Beach (mile 85), Ruínas da Lagoinha (mile 88), Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira (mile 99)
- Nature and outdoors: Massaguaçu Beach (mile 76), Mococa Beach (mile 80), Ponta Aguda Beach (mile 81), Maranduba Beach (mile 85), Sununga Beach (mile 91)
- Museums and history: Ruínas da Lagoinha (mile 88), Aquário de Ubatuba (mile 99), Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira (mile 99), Unidades Habitacionais de Picinguaba (mile 124)
Massaguaçu Beach
Along most of its length, Massaguaçu Beach (Praia do Massaguaçu) in Caraguatatuba has a steep shore break, with sea currents running close to the shoreline.
Mococa Beach
At the mouth of the Mococa River in Caraguatatuba, between Cocanha and Tabatinga beaches, Mococa Beach (Praia da Mococa) has several kiosks along its shore and a quiet setting.
Ponta Aguda Beach
Reached from Tabatinga Beach on the Ubatuba–Caraguatatuba line, Ponta Aguda is an almost deserted beach with few facilities, where the sea forms a natural pool among the rocks at one end.
Maranduba Beach
About 25 km from central Ubatuba on the north coast of São Paulo, Maranduba Beach (Praia da Maranduba) has kiosks, restaurants, shops, inns and gas stations.
Ruínas da Lagoinha
In Ubatuba, the Ruínas da Lagoinha, remains of the Lagoinha sugar mill, were listed by CONDEPHAAT in the 1980s for their archaeological interest and are managed by the Ubatuba Art and Culture Foundation.
Sununga Beach
Known as the "skimboard capital," Sununga Beach (Praia da Sununga) in Ubatuba is famed among skimboarders and has appeared in films such as O Pinguim e o Pescador.
Aquário de Ubatuba
Opened in February 1996, the Aquário de Ubatuba is a privately run aquarium in Ubatuba whose mission is to preserve and share knowledge of biodiversity.
Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira
Founded in 2001, the Museu Histórico Washington de Oliveira preserves Ubatuba's history inside the Cadeia Velha, a building designed by Euclides da Cunha and listed as city heritage.
Unidades Habitacionais de Picinguaba
Protected since 1990 for its historic interest, the Vila de Picinguaba in Ubatuba keeps traces of early 19th-century sugar production and wattle-and-daub caiçara homes with leaf roofs.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
From Mogi das Cruzes to other places in Brazil
- Mogi das Cruzes to Cubatão
- Mogi das Cruzes to Santos
- Mogi das Cruzes to São Vicente
- Mogi das Cruzes to Jundiaí
- Mogi das Cruzes to Bragança Paulista
- Mogi das Cruzes to Itanhaém
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from Mogi das Cruzes to Trindade?
About 4 h 19 min of driving without stops, over 137 miles.
What is the driving distance from Mogi das Cruzes to Trindade?
About 137 miles (220 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 Mogi das Cruzes to Trindade drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Mogi das Cruzes to Trindade?
In order: SP-088, SP-099, SPI 097/055, SP-055 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
What are good stops between Mogi das Cruzes and Trindade?
Closest to the road: Massaguaçu Beach (beach, mile 76, 0.3 mi from the route); Mococa Beach (beach, mile 80, 0.2 mi from the route); Maranduba Beach (beach, mile 85, 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.