By road, São José do Rio Preto and Guarujá are about 331 miles (532 km) apart, or roughly 6 h 42 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance | 331 mi (532 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 42 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-310 → SP-330 → SPA-102/330 → SP-348 → SP-015 → SP-160 → SP-055 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.2 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from São José do Rio Preto to Guarujá is like
SP-310 (177 mi) and SP-348 (50 mi) carry about 69% of the 331 miles. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
São José do Rio Preto to Guarujá: the road sequence
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 1–178 | 177 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 178–209 | 31 | São Paulo |
| SPA-102/330 | 209–214 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-348 | 214–264 | 50 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 264–265 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-015 | 265–271 | 6 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 271–273 | 2 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 273–278 | 5 | São Paulo |
| SP-160 | 278–308 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 308–309 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-055 | 309–329 | 20 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 329–331 | 2 | São Paulo |
Stops between São José do Rio Preto and Guarujá
Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa
Built in 1914, the mansion that houses Araraquara's Casa da Cultura is protected by CONDEPHAAT, São Paulo's heritage council. Inside are historical collections and a small theater.
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral, São Carlos
St. Charles Borromeo Cathedral is a Catholic church on Dom José Marcondes Homem de Melo Square in the city of São Carlos, São Paulo state.
Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão
Americana's municipal history museum occupies the old headquarters of the Fazenda Salto Grande, near where the Atibaia and Jaguari rivers meet to form the Piracicaba, and is run by the city's culture and tourism department.
Ponte Torta
Known by several names, including Ponte Redonda and Ponte dos Bondes, Jundiaí's Ponte Torta is a heritage bridge protected by the city since 2008.
São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound
Set up in 1970, the São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound is a public museum of audiovisual works, created to study and document new media overlooked by traditional museums.
Museum of Contemporary Art, University of São Paulo
The University of São Paulo's Museum of Contemporary Art shows contemporary art at the university's main campus and in Ibirapuera Park, both in São Paulo.
Cinemateca Brasileira
The Cinemateca Brasileira is the Brazilian institution responsible for preserving the country's audiovisual production.
Bolsa Oficial de Café
Once a coffee trading center on Rua XV de Novembro in Santos' historic center, the Bolsa Oficial de Café palace reopened as the Coffee Museum after a 1998 restoration.
Once you reach Guarujá
Astúrias Beach
Astúrias Beach (Praia das Astúrias) in Guarujá, São Paulo, has fine, light-colored sand along roughly 1,000 meters of shoreline.
Enseada Beach
Enseada Beach (Praia da Enseada) is the longest beach in Guarujá, São Paulo, with 5.6 kilometers of fine white sand.
Andradas Fort
The Andradas Fort is a fortification on Morro do Monduba in Guarujá, São Paulo state.
More drives to Guarujá
- São Paulo to Guarujá
- Mogi das Cruzes to Guarujá
- Jundiaí to Guarujá
- Campinas to Guarujá
- Taubaté to Guarujá
- Ribeirão Preto to Guarujá
From São José do Rio Preto to other places in Brazil
- São José do Rio Preto to Piracicaba
- São José do Rio Preto to Passos
- São José do Rio Preto to Mogi Guaçu
- São José do Rio Preto to Itu
- São José do Rio Preto to Poços de Caldas
- São José do Rio Preto to Tatuí
Frequently asked questions
How long is the drive from São José do Rio Preto to Guarujá?
About 6 h 42 min of driving without stops, over 331 miles.
What is the driving distance from São José do Rio Preto to Guarujá?
About 331 miles (532 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 São José do Rio Preto to Guarujá 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 São José do Rio Preto to Guarujá use?
In order: SP-310, SP-330, SPA-102/330, SP-348, SP-015, SP-160 and SP-055. The road-by-road table above shows the route miles for each one.
Where can you stop on the way from São José do Rio Preto to Guarujá?
Closest to the road: Casa da Cultura Luís Antonio Martinez Corrêa (historic site, mile 103, 2 mi from the route); Museu Histórico e Pedagógico Municipal Doutor João da Silva Carrão (museum, mile 194, 1 mi from the route); São Paulo Museum of Image and Sound (museum, mile 272, 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.