By road, Pindamonhangaba and Trindade are about 93 miles (150 km) apart, or roughly 3 h 27 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: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Distance | 93 mi (150 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 3 h 27 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-060 → SP-171 → RJ-165 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 3.7 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 5 |
On the road from Pindamonhangaba to Trindade
SP-171 (44 mi) and SP-060 (16 mi) carry about 65% of the 93 miles. It runs through 2 states: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro. Of the 5 stops listed below, 4 are within a mile of the road.
Which roads connect Pindamonhangaba and Trindade
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–6 | 6 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 6–22 | 16 | São Paulo |
| SP-171 | 22–66 | 44 | São Paulo |
| RJ-165 | 66–79 | 13 | Rio de Janeiro |
| BR-101 | 79–89 | 10 | Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 89–93 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 66 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Stops between Pindamonhangaba and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 19), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 19), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 80), Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (mile 85)
- Nature and outdoors: Saco da Velha (mile 82)
- Museums and history: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (mile 19), Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (mile 19), Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty) (mile 80)
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.
Our Lady of Aparecida Museum
Within the Aparecida basilica complex, the Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (Museu Nossa Senhora Aparecida) gathers objects from the region, including archaeological pieces and sacred items. It opened in 1956.
Museu de Arte Sacra (Paraty)
Housed in the Igreja de Santa Rita de Cássia, Paraty's Museu de Arte Sacra preserves sacred art from the 17th to 19th centuries and is maintained by IPHAN.
Saco da Velha
Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area
In the south of Rio de Janeiro state, Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area safeguards a significant remnant of Brazil's Atlantic Forest.
More drives to Trindade
- Historic Village of Mambucaba to Trindade
- Caraguatatuba to Trindade
- Guaratinguetá to Trindade
- Angra dos Reis to Trindade
- Taubaté to Trindade
- São José dos Campos to Trindade
From Pindamonhangaba to other places in Brazil
- Pindamonhangaba to Paranapiacaba
- Pindamonhangaba to Itanhaém
- Pindamonhangaba to Mogi Guaçu
- Pindamonhangaba to Botucatu
- Pindamonhangaba to Jaú
- Pindamonhangaba to Araxá
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Pindamonhangaba to Trindade?
About 3 h 27 min of driving without stops, over 93 miles.
How far is Trindade from Pindamonhangaba by car?
About 93 miles (150 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 Pindamonhangaba to Trindade 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 Pindamonhangaba to Trindade use?
In order: SP-060, SP-171, RJ-165 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Pindamonhangaba to Trindade?
Closest to the road: Basilica of Our Lady of Aparecida (basilica, mile 19, 0.4 mi from the route); Our Lady of Aparecida Museum (museum, mile 19, 0.4 mi from the route); Cairuçu Environmental Protection Area (environmental protection area, mile 85, 0.7 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.