Santos to Trindade is about 213 road miles (343 km): roughly 5 h 40 min at the wheel if you don't stop.
- Level 4: Do Not Travel in Brazil: informal housing developments (favelas, vilas, comunidades or conglomerados).
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On the roads, the State Department says:
- Brazil: “Flooding makes some roads through the Amazon impassable for much of the year.”
| Total distance | 213 mi (343 km) |
|---|---|
| Driving time, no stops | 5 h 40 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-150 → SP-021 → SP-070 → SP-125 → BR-101 |
| States on the route | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 8.5 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 9 |
The Santos–Trindade drive in a few lines
SP-070 (61 mi) and SP-125 (54 mi) carry about 54% of the 213 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.
Road-by-road breakdown: Santos to Trindade
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–4 | 4 | São Paulo |
| SP-150 | 4–27 | 23 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 27–30 | 3 | São Paulo |
| SP-021 | 30–59 | 29 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 59–60 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-070 | 60–121 | 61 | São Paulo |
| SP-125 | 121–175 | 54 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 175–178 | 3 | São Paulo |
| BR-101 | 178–209 | 31 | São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro |
| local roads | 209–213 | 4 | Rio de Janeiro |
- Mile 207 of this route: São Paulo → Rio de Janeiro (state line)
Places worth a stop between Santos and Trindade
- Right off the route (under 1 mile): Vermelha do Norte Beach (mile 180), Itamambuca Beach (mile 184)
- Nature and outdoors: Ecological Park of Perequê (mile 12), Praia das Toninhas (mile 175), Enseada Beach (Ubatuba) (mile 175), Vermelha do Norte Beach (mile 180), Itamambuca Beach (mile 184)
- Museums and history: Calçada do Lorena (mile 12), Museu Mazzaropi (mile 121), Casa da Farinha (mile 199), Unidades Habitacionais de Picinguaba (mile 200)
Calçada do Lorena
Calçada do Lorena, in the Serra do Mar of São Paulo state, was the first paved road linking São Paulo to Santos, built on the orders of governor Bernardo José Maria de Lorena.
Ecological Park of Perequê
Named for the Perequê River that runs through it, the Ecological Park of Perequê (Parque Ecológico do Perequê) is a natural area in the municipality of Cubatão.
Museu Mazzaropi
On the grounds of Amácio Mazzaropi's former studio in Taubaté, a museum honors the comedian and filmmaker with photos, furniture, props and equipment his PAM Filmes used from 1950 to 1980.
Praia das Toninhas
Along the Rio-Santos highway near km 56, Praia das Toninhas is an urban Ubatuba beach about 1.2 km long with fine white sand.
Enseada Beach (Ubatuba)
Praia da Enseada is a Ubatuba beach near the town center, lying between Perequê Mirim and Toninhas beaches.
Vermelha do Norte Beach
At the start of Ubatuba's north shore in São Paulo state, Vermelha do Norte Beach is a surf spot with a steep shore break, hollow waves and strong currents.
Itamambuca Beach
Itamambuca is a Ubatuba beach about 15 km north of the town center, between Vermelha do Norte and Félix beaches, and known for hosting international surf championships.
Casa da Farinha
Listed as municipal heritage in 2003, Ubatuba's Casa da Farinha is a preserved former mill built in 1885 by Firmino Joaquim Ferreira Veiga.
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 Santos to other places in Brazil
- Santos to Itanhaém
- Santos to Bragança Paulista
- Santos to Itu
- Santos to Limeira
- Santos to Mogi Guaçu
- Santos to Botucatu
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to drive from Santos to Trindade?
About 5 h 40 min of driving without stops, over 213 miles.
How far is Trindade from Santos by car?
About 213 miles (343 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 Santos to Trindade?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from Santos to Trindade?
In order: SP-150, SP-021, SP-070, SP-125 and BR-101. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from Santos to Trindade?
Closest to the road: Vermelha do Norte Beach (beach, mile 180, 0.2 mi from the route); Itamambuca Beach (beach, mile 184, 0.6 mi from the route); Casa da Farinha (historic site, mile 199, 1 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.