Plan on about 6 h 49 min of driving for the 345-mile (555 km) trip from São José do Rio Preto to Pindamonhangaba, 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: “Road maintenance is inadequate in many areas.”
| Distance by road | 345 mi (555 km) |
|---|---|
| Time at the wheel, no stops | 6 h 49 min |
| Main roads, in order | SP-310 → SP-330 → SP-065 → SP-060 → BR-383 |
| States on the route | São Paulo |
| Fuel estimate (car at 25 mpg) | about 13.8 gal; actual use varies by vehicle and traffic |
| Stops listed below | 8 |
What the drive from São José do Rio Preto to Pindamonhangaba is like
SP-310 (177 mi) and SP-065 (87 mi) carry about 77% of the 345 miles. None of the 8 stops below is right on the road, so plan each as a short side trip.
Which roads connect São José do Rio Preto and Pindamonhangaba
| Road | Route miles (from–to) | Length, mi | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| local roads | 0–1 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-310 | 1–178 | 177 | São Paulo |
| SP-330 | 178–208 | 30 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 208–209 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-065 | 209–296 | 87 | São Paulo |
| connecting roads | 296–297 | 1 | São Paulo |
| SP-060 | 297–341 | 44 | São Paulo |
| BR-383 | 341–344 | 3 | São Paulo |
| local roads | 344–345 | 1 | São Paulo |
Where to stop on the way to Pindamonhangaba
- Nature and outdoors: Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 257), Itapetinga State Park (mile 263)
- Museums and history: Memorial Casa Ronald Golias (mile 128), Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert (mile 164), Mata de Santa Genebra (mile 211), Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande (mile 257), Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (mile 309)
Memorial Casa Ronald Golias
Opened in March 2016 in São Carlos, this memorial preserves the legacy of Ronald Golias, the nationally known comedian born in the city on May 4, 1929.
Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert
In Rio Claro, Unesp's Institute of Geosciences and Exact Sciences houses the Museu de Minerais e Rochas Heinz Ebert in its Department of Petrology and Metallogeny building.
Mata de Santa Genebra
Mata de Santa Genebra is a forest in Campinas protected as an Area of Relevant Ecological Interest. The José Pedro de Oliveira Foundation has hosted guided trail walks there with wildlife researchers from Unicamp.
Planetário de Campinas
Inside Parque Portugal, the Lagoa do Taquaral park in Campinas, this municipal planetarium has projected the night sky onto its 8-meter dome since 1987, with shows on constellations and astronomy.
Centro de Convivência
The Centro de Convivência Cultural "Carlos Gomes" is an architectural complex in the Cambuí neighborhood of Campinas. Designed by architect Fábio Penteado, it opened on September 9, 1976.
Monumento Natural Estadual da Pedra Grande
Pedra Grande, a protected state natural monument, tops the Serra do Itapetinga at about 1,400 meters. It's Atibaia's highest point and a launch site for hang gliders and paragliders.
Itapetinga State Park
Created in 2010, Itapetinga State Park (Parque Estadual de Itapetinga) protects an area of São Paulo state shared by Atibaia, Bom Jesus dos Perdões, Mairiporã and Nazaré Paulista.
Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro
Located within the DCTA aerospace complex, the Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro tells the story of Brazilian aerospace through aircraft, a rocket, engines, simulators and pieces of satellites.
Arriving in Pindamonhangaba
Museu Histórico Pedagógico Dom Pedro I e Dona Leopoldina
Founded in 1957, the Museu Histórico Pedagógico Dom Pedro I e Dona Leopoldina is a history museum in the town of Pindamonhangaba.
Palacete Tiradentes
Palacete Tiradentes is a building located in the city of Pindamonhangaba, in São Paulo state, Brazil.
More drives to Pindamonhangaba
- São José dos Campos to Pindamonhangaba
- Jacareí to Pindamonhangaba
- Mogi das Cruzes to Pindamonhangaba
- São Paulo to Pindamonhangaba
- Bragança Paulista to Pindamonhangaba
- Jundiaí to Pindamonhangaba
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 Pindamonhangaba?
About 6 h 49 min of driving without stops, over 345 miles.
How far is Pindamonhangaba from São José do Rio Preto by car?
About 345 miles (555 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 Pindamonhangaba drive?
The U.S. State Department rates Brazil Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. Read the full advisory before you go.
Which highways go from São José do Rio Preto to Pindamonhangaba?
In order: SP-310, SP-330, SP-065, SP-060 and BR-383. 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 Pindamonhangaba?
Closest to the road: Memorial Casa Ronald Golias (museum, mile 128, 2 mi from the route); Mata de Santa Genebra (historic site, mile 211, 2 mi from the route); Memorial Aeroespacial Brasileiro (aviation museum, mile 309, 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.